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Springfield, OH vs Effingham, IL

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- The median age of a home in Springfield is 31.9% older than the median age of a home in Effingham.
 Springfield, OHEffingham, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$197,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.73.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$16.2$11.0
 Homes Owned44.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented41.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Springfield, OHEffingham, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,070$1,840
 Studio Apartment$610  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$600$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$920  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,230  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Springfield, OHEffingham, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other10.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Springfield, OHEffingham, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9998.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99919.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  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  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Springfield, OHEffingham, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Earthsong · Springfield, OH
Ghetto of Ohio
Over 6 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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justyn · Springfield, OH
Retiree city
Over 8 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Taiwo · Springfield, OH
It's super-low
Over 14 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews
Katie · Hampshire, IL
Christian community!
Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Stefnie · Effingham, IL
Conservative town
Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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John · Searcy, AR
Avoid the Motel 6
Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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