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Most Affordable — United States

1 Kayenta AZ $37,900
2 Zephyrhills South FL $41,900
3 Johnstown PA $42,100
4 Flint MI $47,600
5 Raymondville TX $48,200
6 Beecher MI $48,400
7 Marlin TX $49,800
8 Buena Vista MI $51,800
9 Flowing Wells AZ $51,800
10 East St. Louis IL $52,700
11 Saginaw MI $54,000
12 Coffeyville KS $55,600
13 Muskegon Heights MI $55,800
14 River Rouge MI $55,900
15 Tucumcari NM $56,400
16 Cahokia Heights IL $56,900
17 Shamokin PA $57,400
18 Duquesne PA $57,500
19 Youngstown OH $58,400
20 Clairton PA $59,100
21 Ecorse MI $59,400
22 Jennings MO $62,300
23 Hoopeston IL $63,400
24 Oil City PA $66,600
25 Tuba City AZ $66,700
26 Olivarez TX $68,000
27 Donna TX $68,500
28 East Cleveland OH $68,900
29 Salem NJ $69,300
30 Glasgow Village MO $69,600
31 McKeesport PA $69,800
32 Kewanee IL $70,000
33 Parsons KS $70,300
34 McKees Rocks PA $70,400
35 Paris IL $71,200
36 New Castle PA $72,000
37 Helena-West Helena AR $72,300
38 West Frankfort IL $72,500
39 Mila Doce TX $72,600
40 Camilla GA $74,400
41 Doolittle TX $74,600
42 Mount Carmel PA $74,700
43 Ironwood MI $74,900
44 Littlefield TX $75,400
45 Cameron Park TX $75,500
46 Benton Harbor MI $75,500
47 Inkster MI $75,700
48 Highland Park MI $75,800
49 Coco comunidad PR $76,200
50 Breckenridge TX $76,400
51 Bradford PA $76,400
52 Detroit MI $76,800
53 Danville IL $76,800
54 Holdenville OK $76,900
55 Blackwell OK $77,000
56 Campbell OH $77,400
57 Sayre OK $77,800
58 Hartford City IN $77,800
59 Chanute KS $77,900
60 Salamanca NY $78,000
61 Du Quoin IL $78,000
62 East Liverpool OH $78,100
63 Iola KS $78,100
64 Guánica zona urbana PR $78,300
65 Tamaqua PA $78,500
66 Independence KS $78,500
67 Sharon PA $79,100
68 Jamestown NY $79,100
69 Zuni Pueblo NM $79,200
70 Titusville PA $79,400
71 Murphysboro IL $79,600
72 Prichard AL $79,900
73 Berkeley MO $80,000
74 Warren OH $80,100
75 Covington VA $80,200
76 Fussels Corner FL $80,700
77 Beardstown IL $80,800
78 Albion NY $81,300
79 Fostoria OH $81,500
80 Centralia IL $81,600
81 Arkansas City KS $81,700
82 Pana IL $82,000
83 Ogdensburg NY $82,100
84 Rock Falls IL $82,400
85 Bennettsville SC $82,700
86 Tallulah LA $83,900
87 Sweetwater TX $84,000
88 Peru IN $84,000
89 Pauls Valley OK $84,100
90 Clarksdale MS $84,200
91 Childress TX $84,200
92 Logansport IN $84,600
93 Harrisburg IL $84,800
94 Benton IL $85,100
95 San Benito TX $85,100
96 Gary IN $85,300
97 Plymouth PA $85,400
98 Chester PA $85,400
99 Bastrop LA $85,400
100 Lamesa TX $85,800

The most affordable housing markets in United States offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Kayenta has a median home value of just $37,900.

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 Kayenta, the median home costs just $37,900 — 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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