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Southbury, CT vs Elgin, IL

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- The median age of a home in Southbury is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Elgin.
 Southbury, CTElgin, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$264,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.47.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.0$11.0
 Homes Owned78.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented12.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Southbury, CTElgin, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,850$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,290$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,070  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,880$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,090  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Southbury, CTElgin, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Southbury, CTElgin, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99916.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99922.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Southbury, CTElgin, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock14.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock19.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Southbury    5 Reviews
karen · Southbury, CT
Quality of LIfe
Over 11 years ago

My husband and I retired here a very short time ago and we feel we found a place that is welcoming to all and offers everyone something that fits their bill. A great  More

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Rick · Southbury, CT
Out of Control Taxes
Over 17 years ago

Southbury used to be an affordable small town to live in. In just the last 7 years property taxes have risen almost 70%. Many people who could easily afford to live here  More

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David · Southbury, CT
Ideal Weather in CT
Over 17 years ago

Southbury is the "sweet spot" of Connecticut for weather, getting just the right amount of sun and precipitation while avoiding the potential flooding along the coast  More

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Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews
Stephanie · Elgin, IL
A nice small city with lots to offer
Over 10 years ago

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Rachel · Elgin, IL
Lived in Elgin, IL since 1994
Over 12 years ago

Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Leslie · Elgin, IL
My Town... Elgin [:
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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