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Western Springs, IL vs Alpharetta, GA

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- The median age of a home in Western Springs is 57.4% older than the median age of a home in Alpharetta.
 Western Springs, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age61  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$606,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.9$11.0
 Homes Owned94.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented2.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Western Springs, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,360$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,760  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,180  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,390$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,290  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Western Springs, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Western Springs, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock31.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99913.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9993.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Western Springs, ILAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock40.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19891.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
Reviews for Western Springs    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

A quiet neighborhood with good schools. There are just a few businesses and everyone knows your name. Traffic is not a problem. Being right on the Burlington Northern  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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