Mapping the Most Expensive and Cheapest Places to Buy Houses

The housing market continues to be the least affordable in recent memory, with home prices rising and mortgage rates doubling since early 2022. Renting has become more attractive than buying in 47 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas. County-level data from the American Community Survey shows the median home values across the U.S., with Santa Clara County, CA, having the highest median home value and Todd County, SD, having the lowest. The National Association of Realtors analyzed the data, reflecting the overall worth of homes in each area.