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Taos, NM vs Rockford, IL

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- The median age of a home in Taos is 47.5% younger than the median age of a home in Rockford.
 Taos, NMRockford, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age40  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$132,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock52.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$30.0$11.0
 Homes Owned43.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented25.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Taos, NMRockford, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,250$1,840
 Studio Apartment$790  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$710$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$960  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,270$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,630  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Taos, NMRockford, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented3.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Taos, NMRockford, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock10.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock12.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99931.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9996.8%  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  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Taos, NMRockford, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.1%12.2%
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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Reviews for Rockford    54 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

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I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

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