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Schertz, TX vs Austin, TX

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- The median age of a home in Schertz is 55.0% younger than the median age of a home in Austin.
 Schertz, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age20  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$577,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock85.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.114.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.4$11.0
 Homes Owned75.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented20.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Schertz, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,240  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,470$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,670  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Schertz, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Schertz, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99945.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock18.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Schertz, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200927.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Schertz    4 Reviews
Mr. Logic · Schertz, TX
Depressing and Boring Schertz!
Over 11 years ago

I have only lived in Schertz Two years but im beyond ready to leave this area as soon as my kid graduates. Ill just start by saying that there are NO jobs in the  More

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john · Schertz, TX
Avoid Schertz
Over 12 years ago

Agree with you completely Tammy. Ready to move out. But we've been here 14 years, including a 2 year overseas stay. The previous mayor,(Baldwin) turned was a charming  More

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Tammy · Schertz, TX
Not so great
Over 15 years ago

We moved here from Nashville 15 years ago. Some of the things I like are the mild winters, diversity (but that is changing, good prices on housing, no taxes on food,  More

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Navin · Madison, TN
Good city
Over 2 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Sarah · Tucker, GA
Austin is beautiful but it will cost you
Over 2 years ago

Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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Jimmy · Austin, TX
Hot take: Austin is a top tier city
Over 3 years ago

The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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