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12 cities in America that first-time homebuyers should check out

12 cities in America that first-time homebuyers should check out

At least half of houses were classified as affordable in these 12 cities

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Sixty-nine percent of Americans said they were “very concerned” about the cost of housing, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. But buying a house isn’t out of reach everywhere.

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Zillow conducted research to find which cities have the most affordable housing, looking at factors like where housing costs won’t take up more than 30% of the average family’s budget, if most homes for sale are considered “affordable,” and what the typical home value is.

If you want to be a homeowner and are willing to move, check out these 12 metro areas where at least half of the home listings are affordable and where you might be able to make your dreams a reality.

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Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

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In Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, 73% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $215,661.

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St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

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In St. Louis, Missouri, 64% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $251,256.

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Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York

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In Buffalo, New York, 63% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $265,157.

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Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan

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In Detroit, Michigan, 60% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $253,314.

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Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

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In Indianapolis, Indiana, 60% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $278,883.

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Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

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In Baltimore, Maryland, 56% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $385,414.

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Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

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In Cleveland, Ohio, 56% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $229,993.

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Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

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In Birmingham, Alabama, 54% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $249,614.

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Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

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In Cincinnati, Ohio, 53% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $284,440.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 51% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $363,119.

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Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri

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In Kansas City, Missouri, 50% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $301,108.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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In Minneapolis, Minnesota, 50% of home listings are considered affordable, and the typical home value in August of this year was $371,247.

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