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Surprise, AZ vs Hobbs, NM

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- The median age of a home in Surprise is 182.4% younger than the median age of a home in Hobbs.
 Surprise, AZHobbs, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age17  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$157,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock33.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.198.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.7$11.0
 Homes Owned68.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented21.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Surprise, AZHobbs, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,340$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,480  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$800$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,920  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,360$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,000  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Surprise, AZHobbs, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Surprise, AZHobbs, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Surprise, AZHobbs, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200959.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196921.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews
George · Surprise, AZ
Worst cell phone reception in Az.
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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Lisa · Surprise, AZ
Wouldn't live anywhere else!
Over 5 years ago

I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Chris · Surprise, AZ
Surprise Law Enforcement
Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews
Ross · Hobbs, NM
Hobbs, New Mexico
Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Karen · Hobbs, NM
Lousy place to live
Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Hobbs - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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