Revealed – the most affordable smaller cities to get a house

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Of the 10 cities, five are located in Ohio, two in New York and two in Pennsylvania. It was Detroit, Michigan, that topped the list with a median price of $87,000. The next one – Dayton, Ohio – will cost nearly an additional $20,000 to buy a home.

However, the process of home buying is more than considering the price and location of a house. There are factors such as the lot size, number of bedrooms and neighborhood, among other things, to take into account.

When it comes to demographic, Business Insider reported that Toledo, Ohio has been facing a decline in population, but found that the city is growing in popularity with Gen Z renters. Meanwhile, NAR and Realtor.com have identified Akron, Ohio as one of the best places for aspiring Black homeowners to settle in.

Here are the best smaller cities to buy a house with their corresponding median prices, according to the research: