Society ❯ Housing Affordability

Economic Factors

Consumer Behavior Consumer Confidence Home Buying Job Market Urban Living Living Costs Regional Differences Consumer Demand Wage Growth Local Amenities

Rochester Leads Realtor.com's 2026 Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers

The ranking spotlights affordable, inventory-rich cities in the eastern U.S. that meet a 6.25% mortgage test for typical 25–34-year-olds.

Case-Shiller: U.S. Home-Price Growth Slows to 1.3% in September, Weakest Since Mid-2023