Also includes: Homestead, Weir Crest
Neighborhood landmarks: Holy Ghost
2010 population: 5,304
2000 population: 5,436
Valuation ratios for homes sold
We compared the 2011 valuations to sales prices for houses that sold in 2010. The typical house in Karen Western was valued at 101.9% of its sales price. Countywide, the typical house that sold was valued at 96.3% of its sales price, which hits the state's target range of 92% to 100%.
2011 valuation changes
| Homes increasing | 11 |
| Homes decreasing | 8 |
| Homes staying same | 1,967 |
| Year | Homes sold | Avg. price |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 97 | $47,352 |
| 1991 | 78 | $50,346 |
| 1992 | 70 | $46,335 |
| 1993 | 90 | $52,661 |
| 1994 | 83 | $56,430 |
| 1995 | 60 | $58,750 |
| 1996 | 81 | $64,151 |
| 1997 | 71 | $70,794 |
| 1998 | 108 | $71,845 |
| 1999 | 93 | $75,738 |
| 2000 | 84 | $82,127 |
| 2001 | 91 | $81,120 |
| 2002 | 92 | $85,235 |
| 2003 | 83 | $90,270 |
| 2004 | 106 | $92,450 |
| 2005 | 101 | $98,317 |
| 2006 | 93 | $103,697 |
| 2007 | 80 | $96,068 |
| 2008 | 58 | $99,575 |
| 2009 | 62 | $100,080 |
| 2010 | 51 | $88,214 |