Special Report
Metro Areas Where Families Pay the Least for Housing
April 20, 2022 12:00 pm
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15. Cumberland, MD-WV
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,808
> Median family income: $63,095 — 62nd lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 71.7% — 54th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $131,300 — 48th lowest of 376 metros
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14. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,808
> Median family income: $63,220 — 63rd lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 70.3% — 83rd highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $110,300 — 15th lowest of 376 metros
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13. Mansfield, OH
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,808
> Median family income: $63,284 — 66th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 66.9% — 185th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $115,100 — 18th lowest of 376 metros
12. Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,808
> Median family income: $61,496 — 47th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 71.0% — 67th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $95,400 — 6th lowest of 376 metros
11. Kokomo, IN
> Est. annual housing costs: $8,784
> Median family income: $69,896 — 137th lowest of 376 metros
> Homeownership rate: 72.1% — 47th highest of 376 metros
> Median home value: $113,900 — 16th lowest of 376 metros
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