- Buying a home varies in price from state to state.
- We teamed up with Zillow to find out the median home value in each of the 50 states (plus Washington, DC).
- We also included example listings from both Zillow and Trulia; these properties can help give a better idea of what a home will look like for the typical cost in the state it resides.
- Overall, the United States‘ median home value dropped from nearly $280,000 to $243,225, despite rising costs in the housing market, especially in major cities.
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The typical cost of a home varies greatly from state to state.
We teamed up with Zillow to find the median home value of each of the 50 states in the US, in addition to Washington, DC. While there was some fluctuation from last year’s numbers, the highest and lowest state medians are the same: West Virginia remains the cheapest with a median home value of $108,236, while Hawaii holds its position as the most expensive, with a median home value of $636,451.
For some states, this median value is heavily impacted by the typical cost of a starter home. Additionally, many states include notoriously expensive metro areas that contribute to higher averages, including California’s many coastal cities and Washington’s unaffordable Seattle neighborhoods due to the tech boom.
Using data from Zillow, Business Insider sorted states from lowest to highest median home value. We also noted each state’s region size ranking, which represents how big it is population-wise; California is ranked No. 1 with the largest population of all states, while Wyoming is ranked No. 51 (the ranking includes Washington, DC). It’s important to remember that these are the average home prices in each state, but what you get for that amount of money varies greatly from city to city, and even neighborhood to neighborhood.
Keep reading for a complete look at the typical home value for listings across the United States.
51. West Virginia - $108,236
West Virginia ranks as the cheapest state to buy a house. Interested buyers can find a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Fayetteville for $79,900 or a .88 acre lot in Fayetteville for $65,000.
Region Size Rank: 37
50. Mississippi - $126,502
Interested buyers can purchase a home in Gulfport, Mississippi with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Region Size Rank: 31
49. Arkansas - $128,101
Arkansas' median home value is close to $128,000, and for this price one can buy a home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in Van Buren.
Region Size Rank: 32
48. Oklahoma - $128,934
Oklahoma homes listed for around the median value include a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Duncan.
Region Size Rank: 28
47. Alabama - $138,975
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Bessemer, Alabama or a 11.6 acre lot in Guntersville.
Region Size Rank: 23
46. Kentucky - $146,871
Kentucky's median home value is just north of $146,000. For this price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Henderson, or a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Dayton.
Region Size Rank: 26
45. Ohio - $150,374
Homes priced around Ohio's median home value include a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Lorain, or a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom in Canal Fulton.
Region Size Rank: 7
44. Kansas - $150,657
Kansas' median home value is $150,657. For around that price, buyers can purchase a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Independence or a 58.6 acre lot in Wellington.
Region Size Rank: 33
43. Iowa - $152,885
Homes in Iowa listed for around the median price include a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Cedar Rapids, or a 5-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in Ames.
Region Size Rank: 30
42. Indiana - $155,640
Close to Indiana's median home value, there is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Jasper, or a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in South Bend.
Region Size Rank: 15
41. Missouri - $162,464
In St. Louis - one of Missouri's major cities - interested buyers can purchase a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom in Elsberry, or a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Independence.
Region Size Rank: 18
40. Louisiana - $166,565
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Denham or a 18.5 acre lot in Duson.
Region Size Rank: 25
39. Michigan - $173,277
In Michigan for around the median home price, one could buy a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Roscommon, or a 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom in Potiac.
Region Size Rank: 8
38. Nebraska - $175,884
Two suburban homes listed for the median home price include a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Omaha, or an apartment with 3-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms in Auburn.
Region Size Rank: 38
37. South Carolina - $185,749
In South Carolina, homes listed for prices close to the median vary depending on location to the beach.
In Myrtle Beach, one could buy a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home totalling 1,736 square feet. Meanwhile, for the same price, in Columbia, one could buy a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom totalling 2,169 square feet.
Region Size Rank: 24
36. Tennessee - $185,922
Listed around Tennessee's median home value, there is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Memphis, or a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom in White House.
Region Size Rank: 17
35. Pennsylvania - $194,603
For the median home price in Pennsylvania, one could buy a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Bristol, or a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Glenolden.
Region Size Rank: 6
34. Georgia - $201,294
For the median home price in Georgia, one could buy a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Covington, or a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Ardairsville.
Region Size Rank: 9
33. Wisconsin - $202,029
Homes with a sticker price close to the Wisconsin median include houses a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Rice Lake, and a 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom in Plover.
Region Size Rank: 20
32. North Carolina - $202,215
For around the median home price in North Carolina, one can buy a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Winston Salem, or a .3 acre lot in Oak Island.
Region Size Rank: 10
31. Illinois - $202,675
In Illinois, homes listed for around the median home price includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Summit, and a 1.23 acre lot in Forsyth.
Region Size Rank: 5
30. New Mexico - $203,675
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in Albuquerque or a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Rio Rancho.
Region Size Rank: 36
29. South Dakota - $205,567
For around the median home price, one could buy a .79 acre lot in Sioux Falls, or a 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Monroe.
Region Size Rank: 46
28. Texas - $207,301
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Cleburne, or a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in El Paso.
Region Size Rank: 2
27. North Dakota - $235,012
Currently, there is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Dickinson, and a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Watford City available for around the median home price.
Region Size Rank: 48
26. Maine - $242,316
Homes for sale in Maine for just under the median home price include a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Springvale and a 26.9 acre lot in Kennebunkport.
Region Size Rank: 41
25. Florida - $245,169
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Miami or a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Palm Coast.
Region Size Rank: 4
24. Wyoming - $250,890
For around the median home price, one could buy a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Gillette, or a .39 acre lot in Cheyenne.
Region Size Rank: 51
23. Delaware - $254,108
Two homes currently on the market include a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Millsboro, or a 9-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Middletown.
Region Size Rank: 45
22. Vermont - $254,234
An example of a Vermont home on the market for around the median home price include a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Brattleboro, and a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom in West Dover.
Region Size Rank: 49
21. Connecticut - $255,555
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in East Haven, or a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Ansonia.
Region Size Rank: 29
20. Minnesota - $256,857
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Mayer, or a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in South Saint Paul.
Region Size Rank: 21
19. Arizona - $268,765
For around the median home price, one would buy a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Marana or a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom in Goodyear.
Region Size Rank: 16
18. Montana - $277,801
Two homes listed in Montana for the median home price include a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Sidney, and a 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Missoula.
Region Size Rank: 44
17. Virginia - $285,229
For around the median home price, one could buy a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Chesapeake, or a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom in Suffolk.
Region Size Rank: 12
16. Idaho - $285,982
For around the median home price, one could buy a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Sterling Ranch or a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Fairhaven.
Region Size Rank: 39
15. New Hampshire - $290,163
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Auburn, or a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom in Exeter.
Region Size Rank: 42
14. Rhode Island - $300,808
For about the median home price, one could buy a 9-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Pawtucket, or a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom in North Kingstown.
Region Size Rank: 43
13. Alaska - $300,889
For around the state's median price, one could buy a 1.03 acre lot in Anchorage, or a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom in Palmer.
Region Size Rank: 47
12. Nevada - $301,753
Nevada's real estate market currently offers a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Henderson and a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Las Vegas for the state's median home price.
Region Size Rank: 35
11. Maryland - $308,041
For the state median price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Huningtown, ora 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse in Brandywine.
Region Size Rank: 19
10. New York - $321,934
In New York - for prices around the state's median - one could buy a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in New Paltz or a 4-bedroom, 3-bedroom home in Onondaga.
Region Size Rank: 3
9. New Jersey - $335,607
For around the median home price, one could buy a 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom house in Manalapan, or a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Long Branch.
Region Size Rank: 11
8. Utah - $348,376
For the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 1.75-bathroom in Murray, or a8.28 acre lot in Duck Creek Village.
Region Size Rank: 34
7. Oregon - $361,970
For around the median home price, one could buy a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house in Mcminnville or a 4-bedroom, 1.2-bathroom in Beaverton.
Region Size Rank: 27
6. Colorado - $397,820
For around the median home price, one can buy a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Aurora, or a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Johnstown.
Region Size Rank: 22
5. Washington - $409,228
In Seattle, Washington, there are several apartments, co-ops, and condos listed for around the median home price, including an 884-square-foot 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo and a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom 769-square-foot condo.
Region Size Rank: 13
4. Massachusetts - $422,856
For around the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in East Sandwich, or a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Pocasset.
Region Size Rank: 14
3. California - $554,886
Prices in California vary depending on which city houses are located near - many of which are some of the nation's most expensive locations. For the median home price, one can get a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house in San Juan Capistrano, or a 4-bedroom, 2-bedroom home in San Diego.
Region Size Rank: 1
2. District of Columbia - $626,911
The nation's capital is ranked second in terms of median home value. For the median home price, one could buy a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, or a 2,818 square-foot lot.
Region Size Rank: 50
1. Hawaii - $636,451
The most expensive state median is Hawaii, with an average of over $600,000. For around the average price, interested buyers can buy a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Wahiawa, or a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Ewa Beach.
Region Size Rank: 40
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