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Somerville, NJ vs Decatur, GA

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- The median age of a home in Somerville is 20.3% older than the median age of a home in Decatur.
 Somerville, NJDecatur, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age64  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$588,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.2$11.0
 Homes Owned43.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented50.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Somerville, NJDecatur, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,270  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,570$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,820  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,450  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Somerville, NJDecatur, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Somerville, NJDecatur, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99916.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock37.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%  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  Unlock1.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Somerville, NJDecatur, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.7%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock21.8%12.2%
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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