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South Plainfield, NJ vs Cranston, RI

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- The median age of a home in South Plainfield is 8.6% younger than the median age of a home in Cranston.
 South Plainfield, NJCranston, RIUnited States
 Median Home Age58  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$377,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.0$11.0
 Homes Owned83.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 South Plainfield, NJCranston, RIUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,900$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,520  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,310$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,190  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,920$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,940  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 South Plainfield, NJCranston, RIUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 South Plainfield, NJCranston, RIUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99916.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 South Plainfield, NJCranston, RIUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.2%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.7%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock29.8%12.2%
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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews
NJRez · South Plainfield, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 18 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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Christine · South Plainfield, NJ
A Ideal Location to Live..
Over 19 years ago

located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Tom · South Plainfield, NJ
Life in South Plainfield
Over 20 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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Reviews for Cranston    6 Reviews
joseph · Cranston, RI
Great place to live, but high Real Estate prices
Over 15 years ago

Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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nichole · Cranston, RI
living in Rhode Island
Over 17 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Jamice · Cranston, RI
Public Transportation
Over 19 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  More

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