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Springfield, IL vs Kettering, OH

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- The median age of a home in Springfield is 22.0% younger than the median age of a home in Kettering.
 Springfield, ILKettering, OHUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$195,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock57.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.37.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.7$11.0
 Homes Owned55.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Springfield, ILKettering, OHUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,290$1,840
 Studio Apartment$630  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$940  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,310$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,290  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Springfield, ILKettering, OHUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Springfield, ILKettering, OHUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99923.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock24.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99915.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Springfield, ILKettering, OHUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock32.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Kettering    2 Reviews
Richard T. · Dayton, OH
Used To Love Kettering...
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Kettering for 25 years and, sadly, am strongly considering leaving. It used to be a wonderful place to live, but while shopping is convenient, crime is  More

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Sean · Dayton, OH
OK for the Midwest
Over 19 years ago

Not a bad, small suburb of a mid-sized city(Dayton). Good cultural with a city-owned outdoor performance area that attracts national names on summer tours. Good  More

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