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Tavares, FL vs Lakeland, FL

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- The median age of a home in Tavares is 42.9% younger than the median age of a home in Lakeland.
 Tavares, FLLakeland, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age28  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$282,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock95.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.190.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.6$11.0
 Homes Owned59.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock15.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented24.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Tavares, FLLakeland, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,660$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,060  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,000$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,280  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,680$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,990  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Tavares, FLLakeland, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock7.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Tavares, FLLakeland, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock9.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9997.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99912.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99936.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Tavares, FLLakeland, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200923.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews
Thuy · Tavares, FL
comparing cities
Over 12 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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gene · Tavares, FL
quality
Over 16 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Genevieve · Tavares, FL
Too many negatives
Over 20 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

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Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews
James · Floyd, VA
Glad to Leave Lakeland
Over 5 years ago

I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to  More

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jacqueline · Clifton, NJ
love it
Over 5 years ago

been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this  More

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Edward · Lakeland, FL
Tiresome
Over 8 years ago

Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I   More

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