Most Affordable in Wales

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

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Most Affordable — Wales

1 Merthyr Tydfil $173,441

2 Treharris $173,441

3 Abercanaid $173,441

4 Ebbw Vale $174,798

5 Brynmawr $174,798

6 Tredegar $174,798

7 Abertillery $174,798

8 Neath $199,577

9 Briton Ferry $199,577

10 Ystalyfera $199,577

11 Glyn-neath $199,577

12 Cwmafan $199,577

13 Tonypandy $200,293

14 Rhondda $200,293

15 Aberdare $200,293

16 Pontypridd $200,293

17 Llantrisant $200,293

18 Mountain Ash $200,293

19 Tonyrefail $200,293

20 Beddau $200,293

21 Treorchy $200,293

22 Ferndale $200,293

23 Hirwaun $200,293

24 Brynna $200,293

25 Treherbert $200,293

26 Abercynon $200,293

27 Porth $200,293

28 Pontyclun $200,293

29 Llanharan $200,293

30 Pentre $200,293

31 Cwmbran $236,226

32 Pontypool $236,226

33 New Inn $236,226

34 Blaenavon $236,226

35 Rhyl $238,021

36 Prestatyn $238,021

37 Denbigh $238,021

38 Ruthin $238,021

39 Caerphilly $246,383

40 Risca $246,383

41 Gelligaer $246,383

42 Blackwood $246,383

43 Bargoed $246,383

44 Nelson $246,383

45 Abercarn $246,383

46 Rhymney $246,383

47 Bedwas $246,383

48 Abertridwr $246,383

49 Hengoed $246,383

50 Llanelli $250,529

51 Ammanford $250,529

52 Carmarthen $250,529

53 Burry Port $250,529

54 Bangor $252,165

55 Caernarfon $252,165

56 Swansea $254,060

57 Gorseinon $254,060

58 Pontarddulais $254,060

59 Landore $254,060

60 Colwyn Bay $259,818

61 Abergele $259,818

62 Llandudno $259,818

63 Deganwy $259,818

64 Bridgend $264,598

65 Coity $264,598

66 Maesteg $264,598

67 Porthcawl $264,598

68 Aberkenfig $264,598

69 Pencoed $264,598

70 Wrexham $265,714

71 Rhosllannerchrugog $265,714

72 Coedpoeth $265,714

73 Gresford $265,714

74 Buckley $274,338

75 Deeside $274,338

76 Hawarden $274,338

77 Mold $274,338

78 Holywell $274,338

79 Broughton $274,338

80 Newport $281,121

81 Caerleon $281,121

82 Haverfordwest $282,894

83 Milford Haven $282,894

84 Pembroke Dock $282,894

85 Pembroke $282,894

86 Holyhead $289,006

87 Aberystwyth $291,827

88 Cardigan $291,827

89 Newtown $298,837

90 Ystradgynlais $298,837

91 Brecon $298,837

92 Welshpool $298,837

93 Llandrindod Wells $298,837

94 Cardiff $347,574

95 Whitchurch $347,574

96 Rhiwbina $347,574

97 Llandaff $347,574

98 Thornhill $347,574

99 Barry $364,799

100 Penarth $364,799

The most affordable housing markets in Wales offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Merthyr Tydfil has a median home value of just $173,441.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

1. In Merthyr Tydfil, the median home costs just $173,441 — less than a new luxury car.
2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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