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Stamford, CT vs Potomac, MD

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- The median age of a home in Stamford is 13.7% older than the median age of a home in Potomac.
 Stamford, CTPotomac, MDUnited States
 Median Home Age51  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,195,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock30.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.38.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.0$11.0
 Homes Owned45.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented47.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Stamford, CTPotomac, MDUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,390$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,810  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,410$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,690  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,440$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,730  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Stamford, CTPotomac, MDUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Stamford, CTPotomac, MDUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99915.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock18.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99913.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock28.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock5.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Stamford, CTPotomac, MDUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Stamford    22 Reviews
Briana · Stamford, CT
The Lovely Stamford! Not Perfect, But Not That Bad
Over 7 years ago

I've lived here for about 6 months and actually love it! I lived on Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn here and there for 11 years, and you definitely appreciate how much  More

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Dee · Stamford, CT
Nice place but not for middle class
Over 8 years ago

I lived here 4 yrs coming from NY fir a better life for my son. I live with suster cant afford something on my own because for a 2 bdrm its over 2300 . Too many luxury  More

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kevin · Wilton, CT
crazy expensive
Over 10 years ago

Fairfield county connecticut is the most expensive fully adjusted place to live in the contninental us. and its in  More

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Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews
Richard · Potomac, MD
Climate
Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Thomas · Potomac, MD
Great Place to Live!
Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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