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The Wall Street Journal<\/i> reported on Monday<\/a> that the normally robust spring housing market<\/a> was a “dud” this year, as economic and stock market uncertainty, coupled with mortgage rates hovering around 6.72%<\/a> at press time, have kept buyers away.<\/p>\n The outlet notes that with more homes hitting the market, demand is not aligning with the rising inventory, and home prices are fluctuating (some areas are seeing drops<\/a> while others remain high<\/a>).<\/p>\n But there are some states where you can still find affordable housing.<\/p>\n U.S. News & World Report<\/i>‘s 2025 Best States<\/a> list looks at thousands of data points to rank each state on a variety of factors, including crime, economy, education, fiscal stability, health care, infrastructure, natural environment, and opportunity. Using that data, along with statistics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis<\/a> and factoring in cost of living<\/a> and other points, the outlet also ranked the best states for housing affordability.<\/p>\n Related: <\/b>Thinking of Starting a Business? Here Are the 10 Best States for Startups, According to a New Report.<\/a><\/p>\n Still, it’s worth noting that many of the top states for housing affordability were ranked near the bottom of the list in categories including poverty rate, food insecurity, and median household income<\/a>. But if you’re a remote worker looking for more land or the chance to buy a home at a low price, it could be worth checking out.<\/p>\n Here are the five best states for housing affordability, according to data used in U.S. News & World Report<\/i>‘s “Best States” list.<\/p>\n Affordability Ranking<\/b>: 2<\/p>\n Overall Best States Ranking<\/b>: 48<\/p>\n According to Zillow<\/a>, the average Mississippi home value is $189,710.<\/p>\n Affordability Ranking:<\/b> 3<\/p>\n Overall Best States Ranking:<\/b> 46<\/p>\n According to Zillow<\/a>, the average West Virginia home value is $167,250.<\/p>\n Affordability Ranking<\/b>: 1<\/p>\n Overall Best States Ranking<\/b>: 44<\/p>\n According to Zillow<\/a>, the average Arkansas home value is $217,895.<\/p>\n Related:<\/b> Here Are the 10 Best States for Working Seniors<\/a><\/p>\n Affordability Ranking:<\/b> 8<\/p>\n Overall Best States Ranking:<\/b> 45<\/p>\n According to Redfin<\/a>, the average home price in Alabama is $281,400.<\/p>\n Affordability Ranking:<\/b> 10<\/p>\n Overall Best States Ranking:<\/b> 39<\/p>\n According to Redfin<\/a>, the average home price in Kentucky is $263,400<\/p>\n You can find the full top 10 most affordable states list, here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for the full Best States list.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Wall Street Journal<\/i> reported on Monday<\/a> that the normally robust spring housing market<\/a> was a “dud” this year, as economic and stock market uncertainty, coupled with mortgage rates hovering around 6.72%<\/a> at press time, have kept buyers away.<\/p>\n The outlet notes that with more homes hitting the market, demand is not aligning with the rising inventory, and home prices are fluctuating (some areas are seeing drops<\/a> while others remain high<\/a>).<\/p>\n But there are some states where you can still find affordable housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n1. Mississippi<\/h2>\n
2. West Virginia<\/h2>\n
3. Arkansas<\/h2>\n
4. Alabama<\/h2>\n
5. Kentucky<\/h2>\n