Special Report
Metro Areas Where Families Pay the Least for Housing
April 20, 2022 12:00 pm
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45. Lynchburg, VA
> Est. annual housing costs: $9,408
> Median family income: $70,981 — 152nd lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 70.8% — 72nd highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $173,900 — 174th lowest of 376 metros
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44. Fort Wayne, IN
> Est. annual housing costs: $9,408
> Median family income: $71,896 — 166th lowest of 376 metros (tied)
> Homeownership rate: 69.7% — 97th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $138,200 — 65th lowest of 376 metros (tied)
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43. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
> Est. annual housing costs: $9,408
> Median family income: $76,902 — 153rd highest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 70.7% — 73rd highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $141,600 — 78th lowest of 376 metros
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42. Joplin, MO
> Est. annual housing costs: $9,396
> Median family income: $61,218 — 45th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 66.4% — 181st lowest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $126,200 — 41st lowest of 376 metros (tied)
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41. Logan, UT-ID
> Est. annual housing costs: $9,384
> Median family income: $69,237 — 130th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 64.7% — 132nd lowest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $252,800 — 87th highest of 376 metros
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