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St. Joseph, MO vs Downs, KS

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- The median age of a home in St. Joseph is 3.3% younger than the median age of a home in Downs.
 St. Joseph, MODowns, KSUnited States
 Median Home Age60  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$109,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock37.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.4$11.0
 Homes Owned51.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock23.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 St. Joseph, MODowns, KSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$930$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$600$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$930  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$940$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,300  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 St. Joseph, MODowns, KSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock8.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 St. Joseph, MODowns, KSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock8.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock13.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock21.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock8.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99910.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 St. Joseph, MODowns, KSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock1.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock29.6%12.2%
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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews
Bianca · St. Joseph, MO
The truth about starting over in St Joseph MO
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Deanna · St. Joseph, MO
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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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Charles · St. Joseph, MO
Still not hitting the mark when it comes to capita
Over 17 years ago

For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Downs    1 Reviews
Cyn · Downs, KS
Very Rural
Over 18 years ago

While rural communities are often peaceful living areas, the recent influx of East and West coast migrations of people seeking to escape city life have begun to somewhat  More

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