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Smithfield, NC vs Emerald Isle, NC

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- The median age of a home in Smithfield is 34.0% older than the median age of a home in Emerald Isle.
 Smithfield, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$624,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.108.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.8$11.0
 Homes Owned44.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock74.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Smithfield, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,560$1,840
 Studio Apartment$970  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,130  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,580$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,840  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Smithfield, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock70.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Smithfield, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock24.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock18.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.6%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
 Smithfield, NCEmerald Isle, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock22.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.0%12.2%
Reviews for Smithfield    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Johnston County Schools is an innovative and dedicated school system. I know people who have relocated to the area from Texas, simply because of the school  More

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Over 18 years ago

not too bad a little town, though can get to be very  More

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Reviews for Emerald Isle    1 Reviews

If you're seeking that perfect family vacation beach getaway on the North Carolina coast, it just doesn't get any better than Emerald Isle. Offering so many great things  More

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