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Sun City West, AZ vs Taos, NM

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- The median age of a home in Sun City West is 29.0% younger than the median age of a home in Taos.
 Sun City West, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age31  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$386,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock62.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.198.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.4$11.0
 Homes Owned72.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock31.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented9.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sun City West, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,330  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,730  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,700  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sun City West, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock8.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sun City West, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock17.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  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  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Sun City West, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200913.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198932.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196935.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock11.0%12.2%
Reviews for Sun City West    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

We arrived to take possession of our home at then of April (2016). During the first four months we had many days when the temperature reached 120. When I see that  More

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You have been notified for several years per comments posted that there are NO schools in Sun City West. Why do you persist with the posting of cost per pupil in Sun  More

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Over 15 years ago

My wife and I live in a Del Webb retirement community - called Sun City West, in Phoenix Arizona. Since I am now in my early seventies, it has proven to be just perfect  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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