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Towanda, PA vs Newark, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Towanda is 3.8% younger than the median age of a home in Newark.
 Towanda, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age53  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$385,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock46.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$25.0$11.0
 Homes Owned42.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Towanda, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,740$1,840
 Studio Apartment$720  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,160$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$860  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,320  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Towanda, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Towanda, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99939.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99913.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.8%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 $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Towanda, PANewark, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20090.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19891.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock23.3%12.2%
Reviews for Towanda    1 Reviews

I grew up here. there is NOTHING to do in this area. well, unless you drive 45 mins north, into NYS. Towanda is known for the meth capitol of the north. NOW, it's  More

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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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