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South Plainfield, NJ vs Potomac, MD

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- The median age of a home in South Plainfield is 24.1% older than the median age of a home in Potomac.
 South Plainfield, NJPotomac, MDUnited States
 Median Home Age58  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,195,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock30.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.0$11.0
 Homes Owned83.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 South Plainfield, NJPotomac, MDUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,390$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,520  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,410$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,190  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,440$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,940  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 South Plainfield, NJPotomac, MDUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 South Plainfield, NJPotomac, MDUnited 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  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99916.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock18.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock28.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock5.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 South Plainfield, NJPotomac, MDUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.3%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.8%12.2%
Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 17 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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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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Over 19 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 Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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