US Housing Market: Mixed Results in Sales and Prices Across Regions.
A recent study by Rocket Homes compared 383 major metropolitan areas to find the best ones for home buyers with household incomes of $65,000 or less. Midwestern metros fared well, helped by lower prices and protection from coastal climate hazards. Wausau, Wis., with a median home price of $228,770 and an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $1,482, came out on top, spurred by low rates of unemployment and crime. Cities in Indiana, Missouri and North Dakota followed. Pittsburgh came in seventh, thanks in large part to the health of its residents. And Chambersburg, Pa., came in eighth, helped by its low crime rate.