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Walnut Creek, CA vs Westfield, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Walnut Creek is 45.8% younger than the median age of a home in Westfield.
 Walnut Creek, CAWestfield, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age48  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$935,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.141.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$30.0$11.0
 Homes Owned61.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.8%11.2%
 Homes Rented33.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Walnut Creek, CAWestfield, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,640$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,030  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,760$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,940  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,680$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,530  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Walnut Creek, CAWestfield, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Walnut Creek, CAWestfield, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock30.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99923.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock21.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9997.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Walnut Creek, CAWestfield, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock39.7%12.2%
Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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