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

September 11, 2024

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Written by Gabrielle Olya

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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.

Tampa, Florida

Average home value: $385,903

Charlotte, North Carolina

Average home value: $401,276

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Average home value: $404,717

Nashville, Tennessee

Average home value: $441,789

Orlando, Florida

Average home value: $385,207

Raleigh, North Carolina

Average home value: $447,040

Atlanta

Average home value: $399,187

Denver

Average home value: $571,035

Las Vegas

Average home value: $428,770

Miami

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.

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