The 10 most desirable cities where homes still cost less than $300K

The Brief

The cost of owning a home continues to be too high for many Americans, following years of skyrocketing prices.

Both mortgage rates and home prices have seen dramatic increases post-pandemic.

By the numbers:

The national median sales price climbed 2.1% in September from a year earlier to $415,200, according to The Associated Press . That’s the 27th consecutive month that home prices have risen on an annual basis and the highest median sales price for any September on data going back to 1999.

As home affordability continues to decrease for many in America, Realtor.com put together a list of 10 metros with homes under $300,000 – well below the national average.

Here are the areas that Realtor.com says offer a satisfying quality of life and the conveniences of a bustl