{"id":317,"date":"2025-07-30T01:50:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T01:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ozelegitimakademi.org\/?p=317"},"modified":"2025-08-05T15:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:57:27","slug":"the-10-cheapest-states-to-buy-a-house-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ozelegitimakademi.org\/index.php\/2025\/07\/30\/the-10-cheapest-states-to-buy-a-house-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Cheapest States to Buy a House in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking to buy a home without spending your life\u2019s savings? Housing news in 2025 alludes to expensive and outpriced markets \u2014 but some of America\u2019s lowest-cost cities are located in value hotspots with low-cost housing fees, ample supply, and modest price-income ratios. From Midwestern towns to Southern cities, they\u2019re among the cheapest states to buy a house in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a first-time buyer, an investor, or just looking to move, our list of the cheapest 10 states to buy a home this year will help you find the best places to find a deal in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
State<\/th>\nMedian home value<\/th>\nFor sale inventory<\/th>\nNew listings<\/th>\n1\u2011year value change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
West Virginia<\/td>\n$169,928<\/td>\n4,061<\/td>\n1,507<\/td>\n+2.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mississippi<\/td>\n$190,585<\/td>\n10,325<\/td>\n2,624<\/td>\n+1.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arkansas<\/td>\n$220,013<\/td>\n15,080<\/td>\n3,944<\/td>\n+0.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kentucky<\/td>\n$224,733<\/td>\n14,618<\/td>\n5,066<\/td>\n+5.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alabama<\/td>\n$234,052<\/td>\n23,681<\/td>\n6,345<\/td>\n+0.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indiana<\/td>\n$253,628<\/td>\n21,403<\/td>\n8,791<\/td>\n+3.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Missouri<\/td>\n$262,355<\/td>\n23,848<\/td>\n9,025<\/td>\n+2.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michigan<\/td>\n$262,317<\/td>\n30,620<\/td>\n13,170<\/td>\n+2.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ohio<\/td>\n$242,897<\/td>\n29,447<\/td>\n13,853<\/td>\n+3.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iowa<\/td>\n$232,796<\/td>\n12,072<\/td>\n4,315<\/td>\n+2.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSource: Zillow<\/a>, as of June 30, 2025<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What Makes a State Affordable for Homebuyers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

State-level affordability typically includes a mix of an affordable median price of housing units, moderate living expenses, and ample inventory supply. For instance, my top picks, West Virginia and Mississippi, have median prices of less than $200,000 \u2014 and their relatively low for-sale inventory maintains competition under control. Meanwhile, Indiana and Missouri permit larger inventory amounts \u2014 at least 20,000 active listings \u2014 providing more options and more negotiating room.<\/p>\n

Stable or positive 1-year value changes, like Kentucky\u2019s, with a 5.6% change, and Michigan, with its positive 2.5% change, exhibit strong appreciating markets in these states. With prices firmly set near surrounding wages and a tight supply and demand, housing is more affordable for both first-time buyers and investors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1. West Virginia<\/h2>\n

\"\ud83d\udcb2\"Median home price: $169,928<\/strong>
\"\ud83c\udfe0\"For sale inventory: 4,061<\/strong>
\"\ud83d\udcc8\"1-year value change: +2.3%<\/strong><\/p>\n

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New River Gorge, West Virginia (Source: Envato) <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

In 2025, West Virginia remains the cheapest state to buy a house. Housing costs in the state are the lowest in the nation, and with a general level of living that\u2019s much lower than the national average, it makes for a great place to find an affordable home. Despite a highly rural and less diversified state economy, areas near college towns or state government centers, such as Morgantown and Charleston, may be ideal for buyers seeking primary residences or potential investment properties.<\/p>\n

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