Special Report

Metro Areas Where Families Pay the Least for Housing

10. Pine Bluff, AR
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,748
> Median family income: $53,908 — 6th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 65.2% — 145th lowest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $85,700 — 2nd lowest of 376 metros

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9. Fort Smith, AR-OK
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,736
> Median family income: $56,536 — 16th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 66.2% — 177th lowest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $119,500 — 24th lowest of 376 metros (tied)

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8. Johnstown, PA
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,688
> Median family income: $65,560 — 86th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 74.7% — 24th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $94,900 — 5th lowest of 376 metros

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7. Anniston-Oxford, AL
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,676
> Median family income: $59,609 — 31st lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 70.4% — 82nd highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $121,600 — 33rd lowest of 376 metros

6. Gadsden, AL
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,604
> Median family income: $59,713 — 34th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 73.0% — 38th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $124,400 — 37th lowest of 376 metros

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