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Where families are getting the most space for their money right now
Analysis of 100 metros shows median home prices under $300,000 in top affordable areas with price per square foot as low as $144, aiding buyers amid high housing costs.
- In July 2025, metros like Wichita, Toledo, Little Rock, and Jackson offered some of the lowest median home prices per square foot in the United States.
- High national housing prices relative to income have pushed affordability to the forefront for many homebuyers seeking the best value.
- Find a Neighborhood analyzed the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas using July 2025 median listing and price-per-square-foot data.
- Wichita featured the cheapest price per square foot at $144, while Toledo had a median of $148 and the nation’s median sales price was about $411,000.
- This data suggests buyers in these metros may secure more space for their money compared to other regions.
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Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock Where families are getting the most space for their money right now In a country where housing prices remain artificially high (and disproportionately high relative to the median per capita income), affordability is the number one priority for most Americans looking to buy a house. Understanding the median price per square foot is another important metric that can help prospective buyers gauge the value of a hom…
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