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Sitka, AK vs Newport, OR

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- The median age of a home in Sitka is 2.4% younger than the median age of a home in Newport.
 Sitka, AKNewport, ORUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$477,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock69.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.58.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.6$11.0
 Homes Owned52.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock18.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sitka, AKNewport, ORUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,910$1,840
 Studio Apartment$800  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,100  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,940$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,860  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sitka, AKNewport, ORUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sitka, AKNewport, ORUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99918.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock19.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9994.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%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, AKNewport, ORUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock22.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.2%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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Lisa · South Beach, OR
You either get it or you don’t.
Over 6 years ago

We moved here 13 years ago from Seattle. I have no regrets whatsoever. People are friendly, the beaches are pristine , the schools are wonderful and crime is very low.  More

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Mke · Newport, OR
Good for a visit but not to live if educated
Over 6 years ago

I moved here four years ago so I have had an opportunity to really assess what is going on. I am moving. This is a nice place to visit not live if you are an educated  More

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Aidan · Florence, OR
Moving from London, UK next Summer 2018
Over 8 years ago

I came across this website, as my wife and I will be moving from London, UK to Oregon in order for my wife to be closer to her parents. Needless to say it can be  More

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