The most affordable US cities for homebuyers ranked by median home value from Census data.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint, MI | $859 | $36,194 | $47,600 | 80,835 |
| 2 | Youngstown, OH | $718 | $34,746 | $58,400 | 59,605 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $1,034 | $39,575 | $76,800 | 636,644 |
| 4 | Gary, IN | $975 | $37,380 | $85,300 | 68,604 |
| 5 | Muncie, IN | $867 | $43,395 | $92,000 | 64,739 |
| 6 | Dayton, OH | $866 | $43,454 | $93,200 | 136,741 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $894 | $39,187 | $94,100 | 367,523 |
| 8 | Canton, OH | $826 | $39,754 | $94,400 | 70,105 |
| 9 | Port Arthur, TX | $996 | $45,752 | $96,900 | 55,779 |
| 10 | Decatur, IL | $796 | $50,809 | $97,300 | 70,368 |
| 11 | Camden, NJ | $1,157 | $40,450 | $100,400 | 71,471 |
| 12 | Anderson, IN | $909 | $47,221 | $104,300 | 54,930 |
| 13 | Toledo, OH | $880 | $47,532 | $107,000 | 268,461 |
| 14 | Springfield, OH | $805 | $45,883 | $107,600 | 58,410 |
| 15 | Jackson, MS | $1,018 | $43,238 | $108,200 | 149,827 |
| 16 | Erie, PA | $836 | $43,397 | $108,200 | 94,156 |
| 17 | Terre Haute, IN | $877 | $41,960 | $109,500 | 58,491 |
| 18 | Reading, PA | $1,018 | $45,599 | $109,800 | 94,836 |
| 19 | Pontiac, MI | $1,007 | $42,791 | $110,600 | 61,914 |
| 20 | Akron, OH | $930 | $48,544 | $111,200 | 189,526 |
| 21 | Pharr, TX | $990 | $49,884 | $111,500 | 79,809 |
| 22 | Albany, GA | $898 | $45,201 | $118,700 | 67,939 |
| 23 | Lansing, MI | $976 | $52,170 | $119,400 | 112,546 |
| 24 | Rochester, NY | $1,039 | $46,628 | $120,600 | 209,720 |
| 25 | Rockford, IL | $954 | $53,328 | $120,900 | 147,649 |
Key Takeaways
- Flint, MI ranks #1 with a median rent of $859.
- The top 5 cities are: Flint, MI; Youngstown, OH; Detroit, MI; Gary, IN; Muncie, IN.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $36,194, with a population of 80,835.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.