The Town Files

50 Places in America With the Cheapest Homes

Ranked by median home value among 12,622 towns and cities of 500+ people in the U.S.. #1 is Avenue B and C, AZ (median home $14,700).

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  1. 50Youngstown, Ohio

    Median home $63,300

    Youngstown is a city of 60,068 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. The median home is worth $63,300 and the median household earns $34,408, so homes cost 1.8× income (typical Ohio town: 2.6×). Median rent is $728.

    60,068 people · Mahoning County · median home $63,300 · income $34,408 · Jan low 19°F · 44 in snow

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    Youngstown vs the typical Ohio townYoungstownTypical Ohio townHome value$63,300$171,100Income$34,408$67,019Rent$728$914
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  2. 49Vivian, Louisiana

    Median home $62,700

    Vivian is a town of 3,073 people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $62,700 and the median household earns $22,237, so homes cost 2.8× income (typical Louisiana town: 3.0×). Median rent is $726.

    3,073 people · Caddo Parish · median home $62,700 · income $22,237 · Jan low 35°F · 1 in snow

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    Vivian vs the typical Louisiana townVivianTypical Louisiana townHome value$62,700$166,450Income$22,237$52,134Rent$726$887
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  3. 48Castle Point, Missouri

    Median home $62,600

    Castle Point is a community of 2,815 people in St. Louis County, Missouri. The median home is worth $62,600 and the median household earns $37,679, so homes cost 1.7× income (typical Missouri town: 2.7×). Median rent is $1,094.

    2,815 people · St. Louis County · median home $62,600 · income $37,679 · Jan low 24°F · 17 in snow

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    Castle Point vs the typical Missouri townCastle PointTypical Missouri townHome value$62,600$153,900Income$37,679$56,368Rent$1,094$855
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  4. 47Donora, Pennsylvania

    Median home $62,300

    Donora is a borough of 4,569 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $62,300 and the median household earns $39,544, so homes cost 1.6× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $916.

    4,569 people · Washington County · median home $62,300 · income $39,544 · Jan low 21°F · 21 in snow

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    Donora vs the typical Pennsylvania townDonoraTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$62,300$214,250Income$39,544$75,278Rent$916$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  5. 46Buena Vista, Michigan

    Median home $62,000

    Buena Vista is a community of 5,855 people in Saginaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $62,000 and the median household earns $41,999, so homes cost 1.5× income (typical Michigan town: 2.8×). Median rent is $906.

    5,855 people · Saginaw County · median home $62,000 · income $41,999 · Jan low 16°F · 41 in snow

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    Buena Vista vs the typical Michigan townBuena VistaTypical Michigan townHome value$62,000$193,900Income$41,999$69,792Rent$906$955
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  6. 45Bawcomville, Louisiana

    Median home $61,500

    Bawcomville is a community of 3,472 people in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $61,500 and the median household earns $24,929, so homes cost 2.5× income (typical Louisiana town: 3.0×). Median rent is $945.

    3,472 people · Ouachita Parish · median home $61,500 · income $24,929 · Jan low 37°F · 0 in snow

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    Bawcomville vs the typical Louisiana townBawcomvilleTypical Louisiana townHome value$61,500$166,450Income$24,929$52,134Rent$945$887
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  7. 44Pearl River, Mississippi

    Median home $61,200

    Pearl River is a community of 3,822 people in Neshoba County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $61,200 and the median household earns $50,922, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Mississippi town: 2.8×). Median rent is $571.

    3,822 people · Neshoba County · median home $61,200 · income $50,922 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Pearl River vs the typical Mississippi townPearl RiverTypical Mississippi townHome value$61,200$124,700Income$50,922$45,965Rent$571$820
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  8. 43Crownpoint, New Mexico

    Median home $61,100

    Crownpoint is a community of 2,900 people in McKinley County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $61,100 and the median household earns $51,011, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical New Mexico town: 3.2×). Median rent is $593.

    2,900 people · McKinley County · median home $61,100 · income $51,011 · Jan low 13°F · 11 in snow

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    Crownpoint vs the typical New Mexico townCrownpointTypical New Mexico townHome value$61,100$187,400Income$51,011$55,614Rent$593$916
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  9. 42Coffeyville, Kansas

    Median home $60,800

    Coffeyville is a city of 8,826 people in Montgomery County, Kansas. The median home is worth $60,800 and the median household earns $45,670, so homes cost 1.3× income (typical Kansas town: 2.1×). Median rent is $716.

    8,826 people · Montgomery County · median home $60,800 · income $45,670 · Jan low 23°F · 8 in snow

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    Coffeyville vs the typical Kansas townCoffeyvilleTypical Kansas townHome value$60,800$128,200Income$45,670$63,857Rent$716$815
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  10. 41Unadilla, Georgia

    Median home $60,600

    Unadilla is a city of 3,118 people in Dooly County, Georgia. The median home is worth $60,600 and the median household earns $36,875, so homes cost 1.6× income (typical Georgia town: 3.4×). Median rent is $771.

    3,118 people · Dooly County · median home $60,600 · income $36,875 · Jan low 35°F · 0 in snow

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    Unadilla vs the typical Georgia townUnadillaTypical Georgia townHome value$60,600$202,650Income$36,875$57,176Rent$771$1,000
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  11. 40Shamokin, Pennsylvania

    Median home $60,400

    Shamokin is a city of 6,942 people in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $60,400 and the median household earns $39,690, so homes cost 1.5× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $824.

    6,942 people · Northumberland County · median home $60,400 · income $39,690 · Jan low 19°F · 34 in snow

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    Shamokin vs the typical Pennsylvania townShamokinTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$60,400$214,250Income$39,690$75,278Rent$824$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  12. 39Providence, Kentucky

    Median home $60,300

    Providence is a city of 2,892 people in Webster County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $60,300 and the median household earns $55,121, so homes cost 1.1× income (typical Kentucky town: 3.0×). Median rent is $672.

    2,892 people · Webster County · median home $60,300 · income $55,121 · Jan low 25°F · 9 in snow

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    Providence vs the typical Kentucky townProvidenceTypical Kentucky townHome value$60,300$161,450Income$55,121$54,969Rent$672$837
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  13. 38Saginaw, Michigan

    Median home $60,000

    Saginaw is a city of 44,202 people in Saginaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $60,000 and the median household earns $38,579, so homes cost 1.6× income (typical Michigan town: 2.8×). Median rent is $922.

    44,202 people · Saginaw County · median home $60,000 · income $38,579 · Jan low 16°F · 41 in snow

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    Saginaw vs the typical Michigan townSaginawTypical Michigan townHome value$60,000$193,900Income$38,579$69,792Rent$922$955
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  14. 37Fort McKinley, Ohio

    Median home $59,900

    Fort McKinley is a community of 3,473 people in Montgomery County, Ohio. The median home is worth $59,900 and the median household earns $45,687, so homes cost 1.3× income (typical Ohio town: 2.6×). Median rent is $1,049.

    3,473 people · Montgomery County · median home $59,900 · income $45,687 · Jan low 20°F · 12 in snow

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    Fort McKinley vs the typical Ohio townFort McKinleyTypical Ohio townHome value$59,900$171,100Income$45,687$67,019Rent$1,049$914
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  15. 36Whiteriver, Arizona

    Median home $59,500

    Whiteriver is a community of 4,520 people in Navajo County, Arizona. The median home is worth $59,500 and the median household earns $37,440, so homes cost 1.6× income (typical Arizona town: 4.0×). Median rent is $568.

    4,520 people · Navajo County · median home $59,500 · income $37,440 · Jan low 20°F · 68 in snow

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    Whiteriver vs the typical Arizona townWhiteriverTypical Arizona townHome value$59,500$248,600Income$37,440$60,835Rent$568$1,050
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  16. 35Pitcairn, Pennsylvania

    Median home $59,300

    Pitcairn is a borough of 3,101 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $59,300 and the median household earns $36,419, so homes cost 1.6× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $772.

    3,101 people · Allegheny County · median home $59,300 · income $36,419 · Jan low 22°F · 25 in snow

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    Pitcairn vs the typical Pennsylvania townPitcairnTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$59,300$214,250Income$36,419$75,278Rent$772$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  17. 34Heavener, Oklahoma

    Median home $59,200

    Heavener is a city of 2,985 people in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $59,200 and the median household earns $34,408, so homes cost 1.7× income (typical Oklahoma town: 2.4×). Median rent is $688.

    2,985 people · Le Flore County · median home $59,200 · income $34,408 · Jan low 28°F · 1 in snow

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    Heavener vs the typical Oklahoma townHeavenerTypical Oklahoma townHome value$59,200$122,500Income$34,408$54,111Rent$688$830
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  18. 33Skidway Lake, Michigan

    Median home $59,100

    Skidway Lake is a community of 3,082 people in Ogemaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $59,100 and the median household earns $39,265, so homes cost 1.5× income (typical Michigan town: 2.8×). Median rent is $699.

    3,082 people · Ogemaw County · median home $59,100 · income $39,265 · Jan low 10°F · 53 in snow

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    Skidway Lake vs the typical Michigan townSkidway LakeTypical Michigan townHome value$59,100$193,900Income$39,265$69,792Rent$699$955
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  19. 32Madison, Illinois

    Median home $58,900

    Madison is a city of 3,171 people in Madison County, Illinois. The median home is worth $58,900 and the median household earns $49,326, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Illinois town: 2.2×). Median rent is $1,014.

    3,171 people · Madison County · median home $58,900 · income $49,326 · Jan low 24°F · 13 in snow

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    Madison vs the typical Illinois townMadisonTypical Illinois townHome value$58,900$156,600Income$49,326$72,500Rent$1,014$960
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  20. 31Edcouch, Texas

    Median home $58,500

    Edcouch is a city of 2,732 people in Hidalgo County, Texas. The median home is worth $58,500 and the median household earns $21,843, so homes cost 2.7× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is $552.

    2,732 people · Hidalgo County · median home $58,500 · income $21,843 · Jan low 49°F · 0 in snow

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    Edcouch vs the typical Texas townEdcouchTypical Texas townHome value$58,500$184,100Income$21,843$65,842Rent$552$1,086
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  21. 30Park City, Illinois

    Median home $57,400

    Park City is a city of 7,885 people in Lake County, Illinois. The median home is worth $57,400 and the median household earns $60,171, so homes cost 1.0× income (typical Illinois town: 2.2×). Median rent is $1,110.

    7,885 people · Lake County · median home $57,400 · income $60,171 · Jan low 16°F · 41 in snow

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    Park City vs the typical Illinois townPark CityTypical Illinois townHome value$57,400$156,600Income$60,171$72,500Rent$1,110$960
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  22. 29Welch, West Virginia

    Median home $57,300

    Welch, West Virginia
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    Welch is a city of 3,590 people in McDowell County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $57,300 and the median household earns $32,969, so homes cost 1.7× income (typical West Virginia town: 2.5×). Median rent is $441.

    3,590 people · McDowell County · median home $57,300 · income $32,969 · Jan low 25°F · 24 in snow

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    Welch vs the typical West Virginia townWelchTypical West Virginia townHome value$57,300$125,000Income$32,969$52,093Rent$441$811
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  23. 28Lansford, Pennsylvania

    Median home $55,800

    Lansford is a borough of 4,141 people in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $55,800 and the median household earns $44,713, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $922.

    4,141 people · Carbon County · median home $55,800 · income $44,713 · Jan low 19°F · 43 in snow

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    Lansford vs the typical Pennsylvania townLansfordTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$55,800$214,250Income$44,713$75,278Rent$922$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  24. 27Turley, Oklahoma

    Median home $54,600

    Turley is a community of 2,607 people in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $54,600 and the median household earns $42,298, so homes cost 1.3× income (typical Oklahoma town: 2.4×). Median rent is $1,092.

    2,607 people · Tulsa County · median home $54,600 · income $42,298 · Jan low 28°F · 9 in snow

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    Turley vs the typical Oklahoma townTurleyTypical Oklahoma townHome value$54,600$122,500Income$42,298$54,111Rent$1,092$830
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  25. 26Indian Hills, Texas

    Median home $54,400

    Indian Hills is a community of 2,694 people in Hidalgo County, Texas. The median home is worth $54,400 and the median household earns $32,816, so homes cost 1.7× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is $1,155.

    2,694 people · Hidalgo County · median home $54,400 · income $32,816 · Jan low 50°F · 0 in snow

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    Indian Hills vs the typical Texas townIndian HillsTypical Texas townHome value$54,400$184,100Income$32,816$65,842Rent$1,155$1,086
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  26. 25Oaklawn-Sunview, Kansas

    Median home $54,200

    Oaklawn-Sunview is a community of 2,880 people in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The median home is worth $54,200 and the median household earns $46,656, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Kansas town: 2.1×). Median rent is $788.

    2,880 people · Sedgwick County · median home $54,200 · income $46,656 · Jan low 21°F · 8 in snow

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    Oaklawn-Sunview vs the typical Kansas townOaklawn-SunviewTypical Kansas townHome value$54,200$128,200Income$46,656$63,857Rent$788$815
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  27. 24Clarksville, Texas

    Median home $53,700

    Clarksville is a city of 2,857 people in Red River County, Texas. The median home is worth $53,700 and the median household earns $33,014, so homes cost 1.6× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is $1,087.

    2,857 people · Red River County · median home $53,700 · income $33,014 · Jan low 32°F · 2 in snow

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    Clarksville vs the typical Texas townClarksvilleTypical Texas townHome value$53,700$184,100Income$33,014$65,842Rent$1,087$1,086
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  28. 23Flint, Michigan

    Median home $53,500

    Flint is a city of 81,252 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $53,500 and the median household earns $37,646, so homes cost 1.4× income (typical Michigan town: 2.8×). Median rent is $915.

    81,252 people · Genesee County · median home $53,500 · income $37,646 · Jan low 16°F · 40 in snow

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    Flint vs the typical Michigan townFlintTypical Michigan townHome value$53,500$193,900Income$37,646$69,792Rent$915$955
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  29. 22Dulce, New Mexico

    Median home $53,300

    Dulce, New Mexico
    Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Bob Nichols/Photographer/United States Department of Agriculture-Office of Communications-Photography Services Division (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Dulce is a community of 2,788 people in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $53,300 and the median household earns $39,773, so homes cost 1.3× income (typical New Mexico town: 3.2×). Median rent is $550.

    2,788 people · Rio Arriba County · median home $53,300 · income $39,773 · Jan low 10°F · 56 in snow

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    Dulce vs the typical New Mexico townDulceTypical New Mexico townHome value$53,300$187,400Income$39,773$55,614Rent$550$916
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  30. 21Richwood, Louisiana

    Median home $53,000

    Richwood is a town of 3,881 people in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $53,000 and the median household earns $31,680, so homes cost 1.7× income (typical Louisiana town: 3.0×). Median rent is $978.

    3,881 people · Ouachita Parish · median home $53,000 · income $31,680 · Jan low 35°F · 1 in snow

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    Richwood vs the typical Louisiana townRichwoodTypical Louisiana townHome value$53,000$166,450Income$31,680$52,134Rent$978$887
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  31. 20Charleroi, Pennsylvania

    Median home $52,800

    Charleroi is a borough of 4,234 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $52,800 and the median household earns $43,265, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $907.

    4,234 people · Washington County · median home $52,800 · income $43,265 · Jan low 21°F · 10 in snow

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    Charleroi vs the typical Pennsylvania townCharleroiTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$52,800$214,250Income$43,265$75,278Rent$907$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  32. 19East St. Louis, Illinois

    Median home $52,600

    East St. Louis is a city of 18,469 people in St. Clair County, Illinois. The median home is worth $52,600 and the median household earns $35,700, so homes cost 1.5× income (typical Illinois town: 2.2×). Median rent is $847.

    18,469 people · St. Clair County · median home $52,600 · income $35,700 · Jan low 24°F · 14 in snow

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    East St. Louis vs the typical Illinois townEast St. LouisTypical Illinois townHome value$52,600$156,600Income$35,700$72,500Rent$847$960
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  33. 18Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

    Median home $52,400

    Mahanoy City is a borough of 3,499 people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $52,400 and the median household earns $37,727, so homes cost 1.4× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $910.

    3,499 people · Schuylkill County · median home $52,400 · income $37,727 · Jan low 18°F · 48 in snow

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    Mahanoy City vs the typical Pennsylvania townMahanoy CityTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$52,400$214,250Income$37,727$75,278Rent$910$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  34. 17Raymondville, Texas

    Median home $52,200

    Raymondville is a city of 10,236 people in Willacy County, Texas. The median home is worth $52,200 and the median household earns $51,442, so homes cost 1.0× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is $881.

    10,236 people · Willacy County · median home $52,200 · income $51,442 · Jan low 48°F · 0 in snow

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    Raymondville vs the typical Texas townRaymondvilleTypical Texas townHome value$52,200$184,100Income$51,442$65,842Rent$881$1,086
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  35. 16Beecher, Michigan

    Median home $51,500

    Beecher is a community of 8,840 people in Genesee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $51,500 and the median household earns $37,515, so homes cost 1.4× income (typical Michigan town: 2.8×). Median rent is $906.

    8,840 people · Genesee County · median home $51,500 · income $37,515 · Jan low 16°F · 40 in snow

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    Beecher vs the typical Michigan townBeecherTypical Michigan townHome value$51,500$193,900Income$37,515$69,792Rent$906$955
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  36. 15Zephyrhills South, Florida

    Median home $49,800

    Zephyrhills South is a community of 4,985 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $49,800 and the median household earns $42,454, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Florida town: 4.5×). Median rent is $926.

    4,985 people · Pasco County · median home $49,800 · income $42,454 · Jan low 49°F · 0 in snow

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    Zephyrhills South vs the typical Florida townZephyrhills SouthTypical Florida townHome value$49,800$331,600Income$42,454$71,140Rent$926$1,569
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  37. 14Shenandoah, Pennsylvania

    Median home $49,500

    Shenandoah is a borough of 4,243 people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $49,500 and the median household earns $45,294, so homes cost 1.1× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $982.

    4,243 people · Schuylkill County · median home $49,500 · income $45,294 · Jan low 18°F · 48 in snow

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    Shenandoah vs the typical Pennsylvania townShenandoahTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$49,500$214,250Income$45,294$75,278Rent$982$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  38. 13Post, Texas

    Median home $49,200

    Post is a city of 4,790 people in Garza County, Texas. The median home is worth $49,200 and the median household earns $41,304, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Texas town: 2.9×). Median rent is $822.

    4,790 people · Garza County · median home $49,200 · income $41,304 · Jan low 29°F · 4 in snow

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    Post vs the typical Texas townPostTypical Texas townHome value$49,200$184,100Income$41,304$65,842Rent$822$1,086
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  39. 12Sumner, Illinois

    Median home $46,000

    Sumner is a city of 2,631 people in Lawrence County, Illinois. The median home is worth $46,000 and the median household earns $55,625, so homes cost 0.8× income (typical Illinois town: 2.2×). Median rent is $738.

    2,631 people · Lawrence County · median home $46,000 · income $55,625 · Jan low 21°F · 16 in snow

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    Sumner vs the typical Illinois townSumnerTypical Illinois townHome value$46,000$156,600Income$55,625$72,500Rent$738$960
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  40. 11Johnstown, Pennsylvania

    Median home $45,400

    Johnstown is a city of 18,411 people in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $45,400 and the median household earns $37,888, so homes cost 1.2× income (typical Pennsylvania town: 2.8×). Median rent is $644.

    18,411 people · Cambria County · median home $45,400 · income $37,888 · Jan low 19°F · 84 in snow

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    Johnstown vs the typical Pennsylvania townJohnstownTypical Pennsylvania townHome value$45,400$214,250Income$37,888$75,278Rent$644$996
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  41. 10Nicholls, Georgia

    Median home $42,900

    Nicholls is a city of 3,147 people in Coffee County, Georgia. The median home is worth $42,900 and the median household earns $43,977, so homes cost 1.0× income (typical Georgia town: 3.4×). Median rent is $625.

    3,147 people · Coffee County · median home $42,900 · income $43,977 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Nicholls vs the typical Georgia townNichollsTypical Georgia townHome value$42,900$202,650Income$43,977$57,176Rent$625$1,000
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  42. 9Flowing Wells, Arizona

    Median home $41,100

    Flowing Wells is a community of 15,657 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $41,100 and the median household earns $39,774, so homes cost 1.0× income (typical Arizona town: 4.0×). Median rent is $1,034.

    15,657 people · Pima County · median home $41,100 · income $39,774 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Flowing Wells vs the typical Arizona townFlowing WellsTypical Arizona townHome value$41,100$248,600Income$39,774$60,835Rent$1,034$1,050
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  43. 8Chinle, Arizona

    Median home $39,200

    Chinle is a community of 4,573 people in Apache County, Arizona. The median home is worth $39,200 and the median household earns $53,239, so homes cost 0.7× income (typical Arizona town: 4.0×). Median rent is $565.

    4,573 people · Apache County · median home $39,200 · income $53,239 · Jan low 19°F · 5 in snow

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    Chinle vs the typical Arizona townChinleTypical Arizona townHome value$39,200$248,600Income$53,239$60,835Rent$565$1,050
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  44. 7Washington Park, Illinois

    Median home $37,500

    Washington Park is a village of 2,592 people in St. Clair County, Illinois. The median home is worth $37,500 and the median household earns $38,750, so homes cost 1.0× income (typical Illinois town: 2.2×). Median rent is $864.

    2,592 people · St. Clair County · median home $37,500 · income $38,750 · Jan low 24°F · 14 in snow

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    Washington Park vs the typical Illinois townWashington ParkTypical Illinois townHome value$37,500$156,600Income$38,750$72,500Rent$864$960
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  45. 6Fort Defiance, Arizona

    Median home $37,400

    Fort Defiance is a community of 3,541 people in Apache County, Arizona. The median home is worth $37,400 and the median household earns $56,045, so homes cost 0.7× income (typical Arizona town: 4.0×). Median rent is $856.

    3,541 people · Apache County · median home $37,400 · income $56,045 · Jan low 14°F · 34 in snow

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    Fort Defiance vs the typical Arizona townFort DefianceTypical Arizona townHome value$37,400$248,600Income$56,045$60,835Rent$856$1,050
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  46. 5Kayenta, Arizona

    Median home $37,400

    Kayenta is a community of 4,670 people in Navajo County, Arizona. The median home is worth $37,400 and the median household earns $58,423, so homes cost 0.6× income (typical Arizona town: 4.0×). Median rent is $772.

    4,670 people · Navajo County · median home $37,400 · income $58,423 · Jan low 22°F · 36 in snow

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    Kayenta vs the typical Arizona townKayentaTypical Arizona townHome value$37,400$248,600Income$58,423$60,835Rent$772$1,050
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  47. 4Oasis, California

    Median home $34,800

    Oasis is a community of 4,468 people in Riverside County, California. The median home is worth $34,800 and the median household earns $38,769, so homes cost 0.9× income (typical California town: 6.4×). Median rent is $862.

    4,468 people · Riverside County · median home $34,800 · income $38,769 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Oasis vs the typical California townOasisTypical California townHome value$34,800$596,900Income$38,769$91,557Rent$862$1,827
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  48. 3Silver Springs, Florida

    Median home $30,800

    Silver Springs, Florida
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    Silver Springs is a community of 2,844 people in Marion County, Florida. The median home is worth $30,800 and the median household earns $32,074, so homes cost 1.0× income (typical Florida town: 4.5×). Median rent is $1,176.

    2,844 people · Marion County · median home $30,800 · income $32,074 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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    Silver Springs vs the typical Florida townSilver SpringsTypical Florida townHome value$30,800$331,600Income$32,074$71,140Rent$1,176$1,569
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  49. 2Country Squire Lakes, Indiana

    Median home $26,600

    Country Squire Lakes is a community of 3,558 people in Jennings County, Indiana. The median home is worth $26,600 and the median household earns $57,201, so homes cost 0.5× income (typical Indiana town: 2.5×). Median rent is $1,149.

    3,558 people · Jennings County · median home $26,600 · income $57,201 · Jan low 23°F · 17 in snow

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    Country Squire Lakes vs the typical Indiana townCountry Squire LakesTypical Indiana townHome value$26,600$150,400Income$57,201$61,953Rent$1,149$888
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.
  50. 1Avenue B and C, Arizona

    Median home $14,700

    Avenue B and C is a community of 4,101 people in Yuma County, Arizona. The median home is worth $14,700 and the median household earns $44,240, so homes cost 0.3× income (typical Arizona town: 4.0×). Median rent is $807.

    4,101 people · Yuma County · median home $14,700 · income $44,240 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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    Avenue B and C vs the typical Arizona townAvenue B and CTypical Arizona townHome value$14,700$248,600Income$44,240$60,835Rent$807$1,050
    Census ACS 2020–2024 medians.

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Methodology. We ranked 12,622 towns and cities of 500+ people in the U.S. (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: