How Much It Costs To Buy a Home in the 10 Most Desirable Cities in America

While most Americans (73%) like where they live, some are looking to relocate in search of better living conditions, a recent Clever Real Estate survey found. The top qualities that make a place desirable are a low crime rate (68%), low housing and living costs (66%), and good weather (62%), according to the survey.

The survey also asked over 1,000 Americans where they consider the most desirable places in the U.S. to live, and these cities came out on top.

• Average home value: $385,903

• Average home value: $401,276

• Average home value: $404,717

• Average home value: $441,789

• Average home value: $385,207

• Average home value: $447,040

• Average home value: $399,187

• Average home value: $571,035

• Average home value: $428,770

• Average home value: $587,252

The top 10 desirable cities are sourced from Clever; data is accurate as of Aug. 5, 2024. Average home values are sourced from Zillow and are accurate as of Sept. 10, 2024.