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Yonkers, NY vs Waukegan, IL

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- The median age of a home in Yonkers is 16.7% older than the median age of a home in Waukegan.
 Yonkers, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age66  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$181,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months5.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.52.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$29.1$11.0
 Homes Owned44.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented50.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Yonkers, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,630$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,300  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,840  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,650$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,520  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Yonkers, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Yonkers, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock25.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9996.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Yonkers, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19894.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.2%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock19.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Yonkers    7 Reviews
Jasmine · Yonkers, NY
Close to NYC
Over 1 years ago

I lived in Yonkers my entire life, close enough to the city with less congestion. Some areas are difficult to access, and you must have a car to get around. There are a  More

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belkis · Yonkers, NY
Very pleased with my location
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this city for over 20 years in the Bryn Mawr section and I love it. We are the closest suburb to NYC. I can go and watch a broadway show and be back at  More

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degas · Yonkers, NY
Great to raise kids but it is time to leave (San D
Over 10 years ago

My family and I have lived in northeast Yonkers for 18 years after leaving the grime and crime of Manhattan (my home). I bought a cute colonial on a quiet street 11  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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