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San Diego, CA vs Beaufort, NC

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- The median age of a home in San Diego is 9.1% younger than the median age of a home in Beaufort.
 San Diego, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$343,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.132.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.2$11.0
 Homes Owned44.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock24.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 San Diego, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,380$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,910  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,680  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,400$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,450  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 San Diego, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock18.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 San Diego, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock6.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99919.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9994.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 San Diego, CABeaufort, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock6.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.8%12.2%
Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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