How Much Home You Can Buy For $200k in Every State

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March 6, 2020 4:42 pm

Last Updated: March 19, 2020 4:23 pm

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11. Hawaii
> Typical size of a $200k home: 421 sq. feet (the smallest)
> Size of typical home in Hawaii: 1,209 sq. feet (the smallest)
> Median home value: $638,388 (the highest)
> Median household income: $80,212 (3rd highest)
> Rooms in a typical home: 4.6 rooms (the lowest )

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12. Idaho
> Typical size of a $200k home: 1,712 sq. feet (23rd smallest)
> Size of typical home in Idaho: 1,834 sq. feet (11th largest)
> Median home value: $289,989 (15th highest)
> Median household income: $55,583 (15th lowest)
> Rooms in a typical home: 5.8 rooms (12th highest – tied)

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13. Illinois
> Typical size of a $200k home: 1,599 sq. feet (17th smallest)
> Size of typical home in Illinois: 1,600 sq. feet (6th smallest)
> Median home value: $203,780 (20th lowest)
> Median household income: $65,030 (15th highest)
> Rooms in a typical home: 5.6 rooms (21st highest – tied)

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14. Indiana
> Typical size of a $200k home: 2,301 sq. feet (the largest)
> Size of typical home in Indiana: 1,716 sq. feet (22nd smallest)
> Median home value: $156,543 (10th lowest)
> Median household income: $55,746 (17th lowest)
> Rooms in a typical home: 5.8 rooms (12th highest – tied)

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15. Iowa
> Typical size of a $200k home: 1,745 sq. feet (22nd largest)
> Size of typical home in Iowa: 1,519 sq. feet (3rd smallest)
> Median home value: $153,802 (9th lowest)
> Median household income: $59,955 (25th highest)
> Rooms in a typical home: 5.9 rooms (8th highest – tied)

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