While the busy spring and summer real estate market may have increased median sale prices, there are plenty of U.S. cities where you can get a home for under $250,000.
If you want to get ahead financially by buying a home for less than $250K, maybe one of these cities is right for you.
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1. Cleveland, Ohio
SeanPavonePhoto/Adobe Cleveland, a humble gem along the coast of Lake Erie, boasts excellent restaurants and museums. Visitors (and potential residents) should check out the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Great Lakes Science Center, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
According to the real estate website Redfin, the median sale price for a home in Cleveland was $125,000 in June 2024.
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