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Scotch Plains, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Scotch Plains is 6.5% older than the median age of a home in South Plainfield.
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age62  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.8$11.0
 Homes Owned81.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented16.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,880  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,660$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,810  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock47.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99919.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.7%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Scotch Plains, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock28.1%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews
Reyansh · Scotch Plains, NJ
Really Nice Place, but Horrible Weather
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Silvia · Scotch Plains, NJ
A beautiful town!
Over 11 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews
NJRez · South Plainfield, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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Christine · South Plainfield, NJ
A Ideal Location to Live..
Over 18 years ago

located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Tom · South Plainfield, NJ
Life in South Plainfield
Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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