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Stanwood, WA vs Ocean Shores, WA

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- The median age of a home in Stanwood is 18.2% younger than the median age of a home in Ocean Shores.
 Stanwood, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age22  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock84.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.156.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned64.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock34.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Stanwood, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,550  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$860$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,870  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,930  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Stanwood, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock29.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Stanwood, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99914.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99939.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Stanwood, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock30.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200932.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196931.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Stanwood    2 Reviews
jeff · Stanwood, WA
OLYMPICS
Over 15 years ago

I BELIEVE THAT WITH THE NEW TRAIN STATION AND THE UFF DA SHOP BEING AS A CITIZEN OF STANWOOD WE COULD UPHOLD THE SUMMER  More

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Mayrene · Camano Island, WA
Absolutely Gorgeous Always
Over 18 years ago

We moved to Camano Island, just west of Stanwood, from California over a year ago. The quality of life here for our family is fantastic. The weather is fantastic, the  More

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Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews
Michael · Ocean Shores, WA
Beware of the beach
Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Rose · Ocean Shores, WA
Affordable Gem of a City
Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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Lindy · Tacoma, WA
Ocean Shores not just for retirement
Over 13 years ago

We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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