10 Cities Where Budget-Minded Homebuyers Are Moving
As mortgage rates and home prices remain high, budget-conscious homebuyers are looking for more affordable places to live — and these tend to be up-and-coming markets.
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GOBankingRates looked at all cities with a 2024 average home value below the national average of $361,779 that had good livability scores to find this list of ten where you can live a great life on a budget.
The index found that savvy homebuyers are seeking out affordable cities located in the South Midwest and East Coast. Here’s a look at the top 10 markets where the budget-minded are moving.
10. Lubbock, Texas
Average home value: $209,769
Lubbock’s average home value is $152,010 cheaper than the national average.
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9. Tulsa, Oklahoma
8. Oklahoma City
7. Milwaukee
6. Des Moines, Iowa
5. Syracuse, New York
4. Brownsville, Texas
3. Baltimore
2. Eerie, Pennsylvania
1. Akron, Ohio
This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 10 Cities Where Budget-Minded Homebuyers Are Moving