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Saginaw, MI vs East Lansing, MI

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- The median age of a home in Saginaw is 36.1% older than the median age of a home in East Lansing.
 Saginaw, MIEast Lansing, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age72  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$264,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock50.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.76.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$23.9$11.0
 Homes Owned48.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Saginaw, MIEast Lansing, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,540$1,840
 Studio Apartment$590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$980$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$880  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,560$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Saginaw, MIEast Lansing, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Saginaw, MIEast Lansing, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99929.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99920.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock28.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Saginaw, MIEast Lansing, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19691.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.0%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock10.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews
Gabe · Saginaw, MI
On the up and up
Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Richard · Chesaning, MI
Never live here again
Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Terry · Waterford, MI
There is something good here.
Over 13 years ago

Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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Reviews for East Lansing    4 Reviews
James · East Lansing, MI
A lively, youthful, down-to-Earth college town
Over 3 years ago

East Lansing is a wonderful, lively, youthful college town that has gotten better over time. You feel the strong Spartan Spirit everywhere as students, alumni and locals  More

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William · East Lansing, MI
East Lansing -- a very nice university town
Over 10 years ago

East Lansing is noted for being the home of one of the first Land Grant colleges -- Michigan State University. MSU has an large campus with an enormous area of land  More

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DF · Topeka, KS
East Lansing
Over 17 years ago

East Lansing is a very pretty town. The town has had frequent problems with student rioters. Overall 60% of the town is composed of students. I would recommend East  More

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