Special Report
Metro Areas Where Families Pay the Least for Housing
April 20, 2022 12:00 pm
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5. Decatur, AL
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,496
> Median family income: $65,097 — 80th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 73.5% — 31st highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $137,600 — 62nd lowest of 376 metros (tied)
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4. Dothan, AL
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,472
> Median family income: $61,627 — 49th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 69.7% — 99th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $131,600 — 49th lowest of 376 metros
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3. Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,412
> Median family income: $60,792 — 36th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 73.5% — 32nd highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $140,800 — 76th lowest of 376 metros
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2. Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,316
> Median family income: $60,878 — 37th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 73.4% — 33rd highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $139,100 — 70th lowest of 376 metros
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1. Jefferson City, MO
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,136
> Median family income: $75,505 — 165th highest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 71.7% — 55th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $162,100 — 145th lowest of 376 metros
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