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Saugatuck, MI vs Dowagiac, MI

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- The median age of a home in Saugatuck is 61.4% younger than the median age of a home in Dowagiac.
 Saugatuck, MIDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$175,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.124.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.8$11.0
 Homes Owned32.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented10.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Saugatuck, MIDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,070$1,840
 Studio Apartment$720  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$660$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$950  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,280  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Saugatuck, MIDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Saugatuck, MIDowagiac, MIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock6.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock14.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9994.7%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Saugatuck, MIDowagiac, MIUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock8.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock35.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Saugatuck    1 Reviews
Nico · Saugatuck, MI
It's all about the quality of life!
Over 9 years ago

Living in Saugatuck is fantastic, we have a vibrant arts community as well as some of the most fantastic fresh water beaches in the country. The vibe here is cool and  More

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Reviews for Dowagiac    6 Reviews
Paul · Bothell, WA
Lack of Integrity Doom this Town
Over 7 years ago

If you have completed higher education and need a good paying job, keep looking for a place to live. You will not be happy there. Additionally, the data on Dowagiac  More

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Ashley · Dowagiac, MI
Cronyism at it's best to keep a community down
Over 7 years ago

Beware of this community. The mayor has held office for over 30 years and has no intentions of letting go of the title along with the city council. As a resident of SWMI  More

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tami · Dowagiac, MI
Moved back after 35 years
Over 15 years ago

I'm originally from Dowagiac but left in the late 70's. Been back a time or two and finally 5 yrs. ago moved back. I love Dowagiac. You have 4 distinct seasons,  More

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