Top 10 Affordable Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025

A new Realtor.com report highlights smaller cities and suburbs offering affordable prices and good quality of life for buyers entering the housing market.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ranks first with a median home price of $140,000 and a favorable price-to-income ratio of 2.6.
Florida features prominently on the list with Villas, Lauderdale Lakes, and Altamonte Springs offering affordable options under $250,000.
Rochester, New York, boasts the lowest median home price at $129,900, with strong economic recovery and livability scores.
The report emphasizes affordability, housing inventory, and amenities as key factors, with no West Coast cities making the cut.
Experts predict that while home prices may rise in 2025, increased inventory could provide more opportunities for first-time buyers.