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Sitka, AK vs Blaine, WA

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- The median age of a home in Sitka is 42.9% older than the median age of a home in Blaine.
 Sitka, AKBlaine, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$497,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock71.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.58.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned52.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sitka, AKBlaine, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,940$1,840
 Studio Apartment$800  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,100  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,970$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,860  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sitka, AKBlaine, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock4.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sitka, AKBlaine, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock27.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99918.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9994.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock6.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sitka, AKBlaine, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock30.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock22.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.7%12.2%
Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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Reviews for Blaine    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Sitting on the border just before you cross into British Columbia, Canada is the small town of Blaine. Just to the south is Bellingham (pop about 75,000). The area  More

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Over 13 years ago

Have lived in Blaine and nearby areas (Birch Bay, Bellingham) on and off about 3 years.If you like peaceful surroundings and the laid back life (for some, might be  More

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When you wonder where in the U.S. remains a Mayberry, a serene, small, Cleaver family town, this is it. I didn't want to leave. Pat at the Post Office, streets so wide  More

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