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If you’re looking to buy investment property this year, it’s a good idea to look into emerging markets, rather than already “hot” options.
The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com recently released their list of the top emerging housing markets based on market data, economic conditions and lifestyle metrics. The markets they identified “offer a high quality of life and are expected to see future home price appreciation.”
In addition, the top emerging markets feature low living costs, robust employment opportunities and easy commutes for residents.
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Zoocasa analyzed median home prices and calculated the one-year and three-year price changes. Many of these markets have already seen high levels of price appreciation in recent years, so it’s best to buy now before prices soar.
Here’s a look at the cost to buy a home in the top 20 emerging markets, ranked by median price.
1. Topeka, Kansas
Median home price: $199,600
1-year growth: 5.7%
3-year growth: 36.3%
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2. Canton, Ohio
Median home price: $199,800
1-year growth: 10.2%
3-year growth: 28.6%
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3. Springfield, Ohio
Median home price: $217,192
1-year growth: 1.2%
3-year growth: N/A
Pictured: Dayton, Ohio
4. Elkhart, Indiana
Median home price: $223,750
1-year growth: 6.5%
3-year growth: 20.9%
5. Fort Wayne, Indiana
Median home price: $243,000
1-year growth: 12.9%
3-year growth: 43.5%
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6. Jefferson City, Missouri
Median home price: $249,900
1-year growth: 12%
3-year growth: N/A
7. Janesville, Wisconsin
Median home price: $250,000
1-year growth: 2.1%
3-year growth: 24.4%
8. Dayton, Ohio
Median home price: $254,900
1-year growth: 13.7%
3-year growth: 45%
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9. Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Median home price: $261,500
1-year growth: 15.2%
3-year growth: 49.1%
10. Kingsport, Tennessee
Median home price: $261,800
1-year growth: 10.5%
3-year growth: 57.1%
11. Lafayette, Indiana
Median home price: $266,500
1-year growth: 9%
3-year growth: N/A
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12. Racine, Wisconsin
Median home price: $272,900
1-year growth: 6.1%
3-year growth: 25.6%
13. Johnson City, Tennessee
Median home price: $301,500
1-year growth: 9.3%
3-year growth: 59.4%
14. Columbus, Ohio
Median home price: $323,400
1-year growth: 3.6%
3-year growth: 34.3%
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15. Knoxville, Tennessee
Median home price: $350,600
1-year growth: 5.9%
3-year growth: 52.6%
16. Hartford, Connecticut
Median home price: $375,100
1-year growth: 9%
3-year growth: 41.8%
17. Concord, New Hampshire
Median home price: $390,000
1-year growth: 4%
3-year growth: 20%
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18. Worcester, Massachusetts
Median home price: $456,500
1-year growth: 5.9%
3-year growth: 40.4%
19. Manchester, New Hampshire
Median home price: $456,500
1-year growth: 8%
3-year growth: 41.3%
20. Santa Maria, California
Median home price: $1,370,000
1-year growth: 22.9%
3-year growth: 32.1%
Pictured: Santa Barbara, California
The list of top emerging markets is sourced from The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com and is accurate as of Oct. 25, 2023. Median home price and price growth information is sourced from Zoocasa and is accurate as of June 6, 2024.
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