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Saginaw, MI vs Tallahassee, FL

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- The median age of a home in Saginaw is 51.4% older than the median age of a home in Tallahassee.
 Saginaw, MITallahassee, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age72  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$249,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.76.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.5$11.0
 Homes Owned48.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented37.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Saginaw, MITallahassee, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,610$1,840
 Studio Apartment$590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$880  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,630$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Saginaw, MITallahassee, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Saginaw, MITallahassee, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99929.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99920.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock17.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Saginaw, MITallahassee, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19691.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.3%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.6%12.2%
Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 5 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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Over 9 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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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 Tallahassee    74 Reviews

My husband and I have been here for 5 years - we are not from Florida. Tallahassee is a very livable city. It is FULL of natural beauty and trees - you are surrounded by  More

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Over 6 years ago

Tallahassee is backwards. The housing is abundant yet way overpriced. The utility bills are insane with many extra fees-much higher than average. Lots of drunk students  More

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I lived in Tallahassee from 1999 to 2002 as a college student at FSU. I was not a fan of the town back then, but now I absolutely love it. I have been living here (for  More

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