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Yakima, WA vs Elmira, NY

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- The median age of a home in Yakima is 30.0% younger than the median age of a home in Elmira.
 Yakima, WAElmira, NYUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$95,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock24.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$33.4$11.0
 Homes Owned51.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Yakima, WAElmira, NYUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$890  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Yakima, WAElmira, NYUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Yakima, WAElmira, NYUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock20.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock28.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock3.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Yakima, WAElmira, NYUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock0.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock0.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.3%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock56.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 12 years ago

Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Elmira    10 Reviews
Snow · Binghamton, NY
Clean up
Over 4 years ago

Elmira looks like the armpit of the earth. What happened? This could be gorgeous and has such potential. Heck, you've got Mark Twain's grave here, in a historic  More

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Diadra · Elmira, NY
Great place
Over 7 years ago

I have been living in elmira for 17 years and it is a great place to live i feel safe almost all the time i run the streets with my friends, go hiking, bike riding there  More

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Frank  · Elmira, NY
ELMIRA
Over 10 years ago

JUST NEEDED TO SAY THAT ELMIRA IS A DISGUSTING HOLE IN THE WORLD AND ITS RUN BY WILD MONKEES THAT ARE RUDE , DISGUSTING , ILLITERATE AND FILTHY PEOPLE THAT SHOW NO  More

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