2024 Compare Cities Housing:
South Plainfield, NJ vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- The median age of a home in South Plainfield is 58.6% older than the median age of a home in Rio Rancho.
 South Plainfield, NJRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age582442
 Median Home Cost$431,400$310,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%17.1%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.43.7%57.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%77.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$20.8$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned83.2%75.5%57.4%
 Housing Vacant2.9%4.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.9%20.4%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 South Plainfield, NJRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Average Rent$2,620$1,990$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,520$950$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730$1,170$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,190$1,420$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,660$2,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,940$2,420$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 South Plainfield, NJRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent0.7%1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.3%1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%0.1%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.0%0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%0.4%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 South Plainfield, NJRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.4%1.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%0.4%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9991.0%0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%0.8%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.0%1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%14.2%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,9991.7%26.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99916.3%35.3%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99947.1%12.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.4%4.6%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9998.4%2.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%0.5%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.2%0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.5%0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 South Plainfield, NJRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.3%0.2%
 2010 to 20148.8%31.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.8%31.3%13.6%
 1990 to 19995.6%23.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.8%20.1%13.2%
 1970 to 197910.7%9.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%23.8%13.6%
 1950 to 195928.1%1.0%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.3%0.2%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier6.9%0.1%12.2%
Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 16 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 18 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 Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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