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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Memphis, TN

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- The median age of a home in Wilkes-Barre is 33.3% older than the median age of a home in Memphis.
 Wilkes-Barre, PAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Median Home Age78  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$148,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$14.8$11.0
 Homes Owned39.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented42.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Wilkes-Barre, PAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,380$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$920$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,400$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Wilkes-Barre, PAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Wilkes-Barre, PAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock10.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99923.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99922.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Wilkes-Barre, PAMemphis, TNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20092.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock20.0%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews
Jorge · Memphis, TN
I was mugged my first night in Memphis.
Over 4 years ago

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Patricia · Memphis, TN
Beautiful City but crime and poor infrastructure
Over 4 years ago

Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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David · Chattanooga, TN
A mess
Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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