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St. Joseph, MO vs Lawrence, KS

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- The median age of a home in St. Joseph is 43.3% older than the median age of a home in Lawrence.
 St. Joseph, MOLawrence, KSUnited States
 Median Home Age60  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$273,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock53.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.55.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$13.6$11.0
 Homes Owned51.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 St. Joseph, MOLawrence, KSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,430$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$930  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,450$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,300  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 St. Joseph, MOLawrence, KSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 St. Joseph, MOLawrence, KSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99910.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%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
 St. Joseph, MOLawrence, KSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.5%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 Lawrence    19 Reviews
Serena · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is a great town
Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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John · Paicines, CA
Nowhere Better in KS
Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Charles · Swedesboro, NJ
Lawrence Sucks!
Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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