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Van Alstyne, TX vs Princeton, TX

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- The median age of a home in Van Alstyne is 53.6% older than the median age of a home in Princeton.
 Van Alstyne, TXPrinceton, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age28  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$348,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock77.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.144.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$18.8$11.0
 Homes Owned65.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented23.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Van Alstyne, TXPrinceton, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$880  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,410$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,260  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,100  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Van Alstyne, TXPrinceton, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Van Alstyne, TXPrinceton, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Van Alstyne, TXPrinceton, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Van Alstyne    2 Reviews
joe · Van Alstyne, TX
the people/churches
Over 16 years ago

I moved to Van Alstyne to retire and because of the churches. I went to service to a church that was of my beleifs and the people were standoffish and cold, I tried all  More

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tracey · Van Alstyne, TX
school system
Over 18 years ago

We have been in Van Alstyne for just about a year now,we actually moved here for the schools and also for the small community.My 2 boys have never done better then here  More

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Reviews for Princeton    3 Reviews
ESTELLE · Princeton, TX
Princeton, TX
Over 14 years ago

Princeton, TX is an extremely small, country town. Although small, it is up and coming. Although I am more of a city gal, what I love most about Princeton is that the  More

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tim · Princeton, TX
Police dedpartment Mayor Council and schools in Pr
Over 14 years ago

This town is full of crime and the Chief doesnt care,they dont press charges on people tp keep the crime rate numbers low.I am sorry I ever moved here,the schools fudge  More

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Abhd · Princeton, TX
Friendly Peopl, BUT TONS of Sex Offenders and more
Over 16 years ago

I love the people in this town and I have been assured that things are beginning to change. Many new people are moving in, but growth is often painful and takes time.   More

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