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Wilmette, IL vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- The median age of a home in Wilmette is 7.6% older than the median age of a home in Palos Verdes Estates.
 Wilmette, ILPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age66  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$2,572,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock47.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.54.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.2$11.0
 Homes Owned83.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented11.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Wilmette, ILPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,160$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,550$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,220$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,100  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Wilmette, ILPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Wilmette, ILPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99919.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock16.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9994.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock51.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Wilmette, ILPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock39.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.5%12.2%
Reviews for Wilmette    4 Reviews

Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school.  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9  More

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Over 16 years ago

Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or  More

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Reviews for Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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