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Swannanoa, NC vs Harrisonburg, VA

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- The median age of a home in Swannanoa is 17.1% older than the median age of a home in Harrisonburg.
 Swannanoa, NCHarrisonburg, VAUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$289,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock46.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.106.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.2$11.0
 Homes Owned47.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented23.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Swannanoa, NCHarrisonburg, VAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,430$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,160  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,340  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,450$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,280  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Swannanoa, NCHarrisonburg, VAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other12.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Swannanoa, NCHarrisonburg, VAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Swannanoa, NCHarrisonburg, VAUnited States
 2015 and Newer2.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock19.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198922.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19699.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Swannanoa    2 Reviews
Terry · Swannanoa, NC
Swannanoa, NC
Over 15 years ago

Swannanoa is a small rural community aoobut 15 miles from Asheville, NC in western North Carolina. The Asheville area provides an interesting mix of cultures, drawing  More

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Carol  · Swannanoa, NC
YES OR NO - Vote Nov 3
Over 16 years ago

I am concerned over the debate about incorporation vs. non-incorporation. I hope that the vocal voices of each side, will not ultimately divide this pleasant place.   More

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Reviews for Harrisonburg    10 Reviews
Scott · Harrisonburg, VA
Close to everything
Over 13 years ago

Harrisonburg is small town, yet has the same experiences that a big city offers (just on a smaller scale). The reason for the wealth of experiences is because H'burg is  More

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june30ss · Lakeland, FL
Woud like to know more about quality and cost of l
Over 13 years ago

Any infomation on quality/cost of living will be graetly appreciated.  More

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Alex · Harrisonburg, VA
Very Reasonable
Over 16 years ago

We moved to H'Burg in 2003 to enjoy a less expensive cost of living, closer proximity to family, low crime rate and better access to quality health care/facilities. We  More

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