House hunters looking for affordable homes with great livability should check out Lynchburg, Virginia. The city was named the best hidden gem housing market in the U.S.
Lynchburg scored 91 for livability, the highest on the list, and has an average home value of $264,559, much lower than Virginia’s average of $417,000. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the James River, the city is known for its beautiful neighborhoods and scenic riverfront. The median household income here is $59,808.
Other hidden gem cities include:
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North Tonawanda, New York – Livability 86, average home ~$275,000
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Wausau, Wisconsin – Livability 90, average home ~$238,916
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Merced, California – Livability 75, average home ~$400,681
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