10 Most Affordable Housing Markets

United States

Median Family Income: $64,400 Median Sales Price: $202,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 69.3%

10. Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla.

Median Family Income: $51,000 Median Sales Price: $109,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 87.5%

9. Cincinnati, Ohio

Median Family Income: $68,700 Median Sales Price: $126,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 87.6%

8. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Median Family Income: $59,600 Median Sales Price: $120,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 87.6%

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7. Scranton, Pa.

Median Family Income: $59,200 Median Sales Price: $106,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 88.3%

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6. Syracuse, N.Y.

Median Family Income: $65,800 Median Sales Price: $116,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 89.0%

5. Buffalo, N.Y.

Median Family Income: $63,500 Median Sales Price: $105,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 90.7%

4. Youngstown, Ohio

Median Family Income: $53,900 Median Sales Price: $75,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 90.9%

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3. Harrisburg, Pa.

Median Family Income: $70,800 Median Sales Price: $152,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 91.4%

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2. Indianapolis, Ind.

Median Family Income: $65,100 Median Sales Price: $116,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 91.8%

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1. Ogden-Clearfield, Utah

Median Family Income: $70,800 Median Sales Price: $153,000

Share of Affordable Homes: 92.8%

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