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Sitka, AK vs Lake Zurich, IL

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- The median age of a home in Sitka is 11.9% older than the median age of a home in Lake Zurich.
 Sitka, AKLake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$382,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.58.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$23.6$11.0
 Homes Owned52.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sitka, AKLake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,500$1,840
 Studio Apartment$800  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,100  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,540$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,860  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sitka, AKLake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sitka, AKLake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock34.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99918.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock7.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9994.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sitka, AKLake Zurich, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock23.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews
Sun Seeker · Sitka, AK
Sunny Sitka
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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Hank · Sitka, AK
Sitka: A Wonderous Place
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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Tina · Sitka, AK
Paradise if you don't mind the weather
Over 18 years ago

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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andrew · Des Plaines, IL
Safe, affordable, and comfortable
Over 16 years ago

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZResident · Lake Zurich, IL
LZ's questionable revitalization
Over 18 years ago

LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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JWB · Lake Zurich, IL
Retro to the future
Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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