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Schertz, TX vs Lancaster, 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 Lancaster.
 Schertz, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age20  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$260,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock77.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.114.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.5$11.0
 Homes Owned75.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented20.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Schertz, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,900$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,240  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,300$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,930$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,670  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Schertz, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Schertz, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9997.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock35.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99945.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  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
 Schertz, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.4%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200927.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.8%12.2%
Reviews for Schertz    4 Reviews

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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Over 11 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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Over 14 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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Reviews for Lancaster    13 Reviews

The city of Lancaster, Texas has a lot of character and a proud history. We have a lot of new businesses popping up and most of the neighborhoods in Lancaster are  More

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Lancaster is a pleasant place, not too big, not too small nor overcrowded. My neighborhood is very close knit. I moved here in 2001 but most of my neighbors are original  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lancaster has a lot of community spirit and is a great place to live. It is currently going through a growth phase, so I am looking forward to the next few years as the  More

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