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Prime Locations

Homebuyers in recent years have had to deal with soaring home prices, a competitive market, and, more recently, rising mortgage rates, all of which have made it difficult for first-time homebuyers. But there are some markets where housing remains more affordable for young homebuyers, according to Realtor.com. It ranked 659 cities for factors such as the percentage of 25- to 34-year-olds in the local population, the availability of homes for sale, and affordability to determine the best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2023. Cheapism has highlighted the Top 10.


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1. Portsmouth, Virginia

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:15.9%

2022 median home listing price:$239,000

Price-to-income ratio:3.9*


*The lower the ratio, the less a home costs compared to an area’s median gross income for 25- to 34-year-olds, meaning that homes are more affordable.


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2. DeForest, Wisconsin

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:15.1%

2022 median home listing price:$389,900

Price-to-income ratio:3.6


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3. Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:12.6%

2022 median home listing price:$239,900

Price-to-income ratio:2.7

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4. Gloucester City, New Jersey

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:13.6%

2022 median home listing price:$160,000

Price-to-income ratio:2.2

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5. Moore, Oklahoma

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:16.8%

2022 median home listing price:$220,000

Price-to-income ratio:3

Magna, Utah by Nicolas Henderson (None)

6. Magna, Utah

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:16.8%

2022 median home listing price:$410,000

Price-to-income ratio:5.1

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7. Eggertsville, New York

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:13.3%

2022 median home listing price:$230,796

Price-to-income ratio:3.4

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8. Watervliet, New York

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:15.9%

2022 median home listing price:$228,300

Price-to-income ratio:4

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9. Mattydale, New York

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:12.9%

2022 median home listing price:$128,900

Price-to-income ratio:2.2


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10. Somersworth, New Hampshire

Population of 25- to 34-year-olds:14.9%

2022 median home listing price:$329,900

Price-to-income ratio:4.6