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Whether you're welcoming kids to your family or kicking off retirement, you're likely looking for your next home to better fit your new lifestyle. We crunched the numbers to give you the city-specific data you need, including information about population, property tax, crime rates, schools, and jobs.

When looking for their next house, homebuyers obsess over location and can overlook other factors. In this map, we outlined crucial data homebuyers should know — and it goes way beyond location.

To get started, choose a region in the US and select a city to start comparing stats across the nation.

Newport, RI

Welcome to the Northeast, where you're close to some of the world's fastest-moving cities but still have access to miles of shoreline and acres of farmland. This region is a good option for established homebuyers looking to stay close to the hustle and bustle lifestyle but want their own space.

Hartford, CT

Cambridge, MA

Portland, ME

New York, NY

Ocean City, NJ

Hershey, PA

NORTHEAST

Newport, RI

Hartford, CT

Portland, ME

Cambridge, MA

Hershey, PA

New York, NY

Ocean City, NJ

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SOUTH

MIDWEST

NORTHEAST

Newport, RI

Offering some of the best seaside views, it's no wonder why so many locals consider Newport a sailing capital of the world. Residents stay busy visiting their favorite restaurants, bars, coffee shops, parks, and, of course, imagining their future lives in some of Newport's famous Gilded Age mansions.

Estimated Population

24,590

Average Home Value

$485,417

Median Property Tax

$3,796

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$65,365

Crime Rate

33.92

Home Value Appreciation

6.81%

(June 2014 – June 2019)

Newport, RI

Hartford, CT

Newport, RI

Hartford, CT

Cambridge, MA

Portland, ME

New York, NY

Ocean City, NJ

Hershey, PA

Estimated Population

122,587

Average Home Value

$129,592

Median Property Tax

$4,310

Number of Schools

110

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$33,841

Crime Rate

50.67

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

2.23%

Hartford, CT

Hartford is a beautiful town, according to the late Mark Twain who built his home here in the 1870s. Now, it's the capital of Connecticut, filled with historic architecture and residents who are dedicated fans of the UConn Huskies or Yale Bulldogs.

Cambridge, MA

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Estimated Population United States Census Bureau, January 7, 2018 Average Home Value Zillow, average of July 2018-June 2019 Median Property Tax Tax-Rates.org, 2017 Number of Schools National Center for Education Statistics, (PK-12) 2015-2016 Includes all public and private schools Number of Universities National Center for Education Statistics, 2017-2018 All types of postsecondary education: Universities, trade, technical, community, colleges, institutes, etc. Unemployment Rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, average of July 2018-June 2019 Interregional Transportation Hubs Federal Aviation Administration, June 21, 2017 and United States Department of Transportation: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, April 22, 2019 Includes airports and Amtrak stations in the metropolitan area Median Household Income United States Census Bureau, 2013-2017 Median of values from 2013-2017, listed in 2017 US dollars Crime Rate Neighborhood Scout, 2017 Crimes per 1,000 residents Home Value Appreciation Zillow, 2019 CAGR (constant average growth rate) for June 2014 – June 2019

Hartford, CT

Estimated Population

118,977

Average Home Value

$795,225

Median Property Tax

$4,356

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$89,145

Crime Rate

26.70

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.67%

Cambridge, MA

Cambridge is arguably home to some of the smartest minds in the country. Being the birthplace of schools like Harvard and MIT, the town also boasts a strong culture of arts and comedy. Need to head to Boston? It's a short commute along the scenic Charles River with access to numerous other transportation hubs.

Portland, ME

Cambridge, MA

Estimated Population

66,417

Average Home Value

$309,758

Median Property Tax

$2,973

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$51,430

Crime Rate

29.20

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

6.32%

Portland, ME

When getting out of the car, visitors and locals get hit with the salty sea breeze of Portland almost immediately. The city is known for its cobblestone streets, seaside relaxation, plentiful restaurants, access to schools, and historic downtown scene.

New York, NY

Portland, ME

Estimated Population

8,398,748

Average Home Value

$677,358

Median Property Tax

$3,415

Number of Schools

2,368

Number of Universities

187

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$57,782

Crime Rate

20.00

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.93%

New York, NY

New York City is made up of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. People get a whole new experience depending on which part of the city they reside in.

Ocean City, NJ

Estimated Population

11,041

Average Home Value

$596,125

Median Property Tax

$3,763

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$72,715

Crime Rate

35.53

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.51%

Ocean City, NJ

When you think of the Jersey Shore, you may not think of an island resort, unless it's Ocean City. And now, homeowners are catching on. The town prides itself on being a family-friendly environment that's 8 miles in length, covered in sandy beaches, and has a 2.5 mile stretch of boardwalk.

Hershey, PA

Estimated Population

14,793

Average Home Value

$234,692

Median Property Tax

$2,357

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$56,875

Crime Rate

20.10

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.29%

Hershey, PA

Perhaps one of the 'sweetest' places to live, Hershey is home to The Hershey Company — and more famously known to tourists — Hershey Park. Although people from all walks of life visit this town to munch on some chocolate, homeowners consider the town for its rural scene, community feel, and quaint atmosphere.

Midwest

Hershey, PA

Ocean City, NJ

MIDWEST

Chicago, IL

Ann Arbor, MI

Columbus, OH

Sioux Falls, SD

Rochester, MN

Although the Midwest is recognized for its friendly residents and laid-back pace, some of the nation's fast-paced cities are located here too. Home to the Great Lakes, states that see all 4 seasons, and the most loyal sports fans, residents live with ease in homes with more physical space and low cost of living.

Chicago, IL

Ann Arbor, MI

Columbus, OH

Sioux Falls, SD

Rochester, MN

Estimated Population

2,705,994

Average Home Value

$228,167

Median Property Tax

$3,681

Number of Schools

934

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$52,497

Crime Rate

43.83

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.03%

Chicago, IL

Say hello to the Windy City. Known for the Willis Tower and deep dish pizza, Chicago gives residents a large urban feel, without the cost and stress of other cities. Lake Michigan spans the entire length of the city, giving people plenty of beaches and endless bike paths to enjoy year-round.

Chicago, IL

Ann Arbor, MI

Estimated Population

121,890

Average Home Value

$373,825

Median Property Tax

$3,913

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$61,247

Crime Rate

24.44

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.46%

Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor gives its residents more than just a college town. As the home of University of Michigan, which is the town's largest employer, young homeowners get the suburban feel they're looking for in the Midwest, while also soaking in the culture, food, and art which makes the town special for them.

Columbus, OH

Ann Arbor, MI

Estimated Population

892,533

Average Home Value

$152,508

Median Property Tax

$2,555

Number of Schools

271

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$49,478

Crime Rate

45.29

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

9.19%

Columbus, OH

Columbus is a central hub for nearly everything. Its energetic workforce is aiming to carve a path for new local businesses. For fun, the city includes an array of parks, museums, theater, and music — and rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes is a way of life.

Sioux Falls, SD

Columbus, OH

Estimated Population

181,883

Average Home Value

$188,558

Median Property Tax

$1,813

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$56,714

Crime Rate

43.27

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.80%

Sioux Falls, SD

Why yes, there's an actual waterfall in Sioux Falls — and it spans over 100 acres in the middle of the city. But besides this, Sioux Falls is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest. Business is beginning to boom and the local economy sees a lower unemployment rate than the rest of the nation.

Rochester, MN

Sioux Falls, SD

Estimated Population

116,961

Average Home Value

$221,100

Median Property Tax

$1,891

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$68,574

Crime Rate

47.25

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

6.95%

Rochester, MN

Rochester may get snow days, but don't let a new wardrobe of winter coats deter you from the town. Many homebuyers are trading in a fast-paced life for a lower cost of living. Also, with several large companies being major economic drivers, residents are looking forward to more job opportunities.

South

Rochester, MN

SOUTH

Naples, FL

Savannah, GA

Charleston, SC

Williamsburg, VA

Washington, DC

Bowling Green, KY

Memphis, TN

Come to the South for a great music scene, great food, summers that last all year long, and of course, the famous southern charm. People live here comfortably since the cost of living can be lower than other regions.

Naples, FL

Savannah, GA

Williamsburg, VA

Charleston, SC

Memphis, TN

Washington, DC

Bowling Green, KY

Estimated Population

22,039

Average Home Value

$323,417

Median Property Tax

$2,399

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.9%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$90,507

Crime Rate

18.77

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.44%

Naples, FL

Naples is a city on Florida's west coast that offers its residents white sandy beaches and unobstructed gulf views. During the day, fishing and golfing are a way of life — but at night, locals head over to Downtown Naples for dining and dancing in the heart of the city.

Naples, FL

Savannah, GA

Estimated Population

145,862

Average Home Value

$133,900

Median Property Tax

$1,382

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$39,386

Crime Rate

40.71

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.97%

Savannah, GA

Head down to Savannah to live life like it's a box of chocolates (and to re-create Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump scene where it originally took place). The buildings here are dated to the mid-1800s, which makes each view look like you're in a fairy tale.

Charleston, SC

Savannah, GA

Estimated Population

136,208

Average Home Value

$319,192

Median Property Tax

$1,175

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$61,367

Crime Rate

27.79

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.56%

Charleston, SC

Charleston is filled with cobblestone paths and historic views that look like its traveling back in time. With its peninsula shape, bodies of water surround the town and offer people their favorite beach spot. Now, it's a highly sought-after place to live — especially for young homeowners beginning their next chapter.

Williamsburg, VA

Charleston, SC

Estimated Population

14,896

Average Home Value

$303,408

Median Property Tax

$1,856

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$54,606

Crime Rate

13.64

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

1.88%

Williamsburg, VA

Williamsburg is one of those cities that gives residents a sense of American history. Founded in the 1600s, Colonial Williamsburg is a restored historic site where visitors come to re-live olden days. It's a city with pockets of rural countryside and a hometown atmosphere.

Washington, DC

Williamsburg, VA

Estimated Population

702,455

Average Home Value

$555,583

Median Property Tax

$2,049

Number of Schools

274

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$77,649

Crime Rate

52.89

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.90%

Washington, DC

As the nation's capital, Washington, DC is home to lawmakers, policymakers, and the president, but if you talk to locals, they say there's more to DC. Residents are entertained by attending festivals, cultural activities, restaurants, or traveling up and down the East Coast thanks to DC's easy, central location.

Bowling Green, KY

Washington, DC

Estimated Population

68,401

Average Home Value

$181,400

Median Property Tax

$864

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$39,901

Crime Rate

52.23

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.97%

Bowling Green, KY

Best known for the birthplace of the Chevrolet Corvette, Bowling Green's small town feel is in close proximity to a college, historic sites, and a national park — giving residents plenty to do and see. With a lower property tax than average, residents like to stay here for extra space and low cost of living.

Bowling Green, KY

Memphis, TN

Estimated Population

650,618

Average Home Value

$85,058

Median Property Tax

$1,872

Number of Schools

258

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$38,230

Crime Rate

83.57

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.81%

Memphis, TN

Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis brings southern rhythm to life. The music scene is outstanding and you'll find memorials to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Elvis Presley. Whether you're jamming out to rock or soul music, bring along your appetite because Memphis is known for some good BBQ.

Sugar Land, TX

Memphis, TN

WEST

Denver, CO

Las Vegas, NV

Buffalo, WY

Palm Springs, CA

San Diego, CA

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

If you're laid-back, outdoorsy, and like to travel, then a home in the West might be a good fit for you. With some of the best hiking and skiing trails in the country, this region offers a lot of outdoor-based experiences along with a booming tech industry for budding entrepreneurs.

Denver, CO

Las Vegas, NV

Palm Springs, CA

Buffalo, WY

San Diego, CA

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

Estimated Population

716,492

Average Home Value

$423,842

Median Property Tax

$1,305

Number of Schools

291

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$60,098

Crime Rate

43.88

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

9.74%

Denver, CO

The Mile High City will put you over the top — literally. Resting at one mile above elevation, Denver is a gateway for outdoor pastimes, especially for ski and snowboard enthusiasts. The location rests at the base of the Rocky Mountains, where residents can easily plan a quick day-trip to visit.

Denver, CO

Las Vegas, NV

Estimated Population

644,644

Average Home Value

$272,767

Median Property Tax

$1,841

Number of Schools

398

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$53,159

Crime Rate

36.83

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

9.51%

Las Vegas, NV

Although known for its casinos and reputation as Sin City, tourists come for an endless night for fun. On the other hand, residents stay for Las Vegas' family-friendly experiences like its museum exhibits, gardens, and even a desert-themed playground.

Buffalo, WY

Las Vegas, NV

Estimated Population

4,584

Average Home Value

$247,833

Median Property Tax

$1,160

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

N.A.

Crime Rate

12.20

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

2.83%

Buffalo, WY

Picture a small, close-knit town. It's most likely Buffalo. With its low population, residents here are friendly and close. Their backyards include greenery and mountains, and they fill their days with skiing, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, camping, and much more.

Palm Springs, CA

Buffalo, WY

Estimated Population

48,375

Average Home Value

$404,242

Median Property Tax

$2,618

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$48,126

Crime Rate

46.88

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.29%

Palm Springs, CA

Even though it's located in a desert, Palm Springs brings visitors a metropolitan feel with a plethora of activities to do. California's famous low-humidity rate also helps when people are planning their outdoor excursions of the day.

San Diego, CA

Palm Springs, CA

Estimated Population

1,425,976

Average Home Value

$632,642

Median Property Tax

$2,955

Number of Schools

351

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$71,535

Crime Rate

23.02

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.89%

San Diego, CA

Between the nature, hiking trails, surfing, there are many ways to stay active in San Diego. Offering homebuyers some of the most temperate weather in the US, there's a ton to do here from the famous zoo to the craft beer scene to a posh night on the town in La Jolla.

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

San Diego, CA

Estimated Population

76,724

Average Home Value

$629,911

Median Property Tax

$965

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$73,112

Crime Rate

39.74

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.21%

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

When thinking of buying your next home in Hawaii, the island, sun, weather, beaches, hikes, and climate make it a no-brainer. But this area is also known for a moderately low population and low cost of living, which attracts potential homebuyers.

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

Northeast

Chicago, IL

Ann Arbor, MI

Columbus, OH

Sioux Falls, SD

Rochester, MN

Sugar Land, TX

Baton Rouge, LA

Bentonville, AR

Sugar Land, TX

Baton Rouge, LA

Bentonville, AR

Naples, FL

Savannah, GA

Charleston, SC

Williamsburg, VA

Washington, DC

Bowling Green, KY

Memphis, TN

Sugar Land, TX

Baton Rouge, LA

Bentonville, AR

Estimated Population

118,600

Average Home Value

$304,400

Median Property Tax

$4,260

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$108,994

Crime Rate

15.37

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.73%

Sugar Land, TX

Giving working professionals a short commute to Houston, Sugar Land also gives its residents a suburban atmosphere to come back home to. Surrounded by local parks, residents easily kick back and relax while calling this town home.

Baton Rouge, LA

Sugar Land, TX

Estimated Population

221,599

Average Home Value

$165,500

Median Property Tax

$683

Number of Schools

146

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$40,948

Crime Rate

68.67

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

3.14%

Baton Rouge, LA

If you're ready for a big city with a small town southern charm, Baton Rouge might be perfect for your next home. Residents enjoy the town's plentiful festivals year-round, LSU tailgates, blues music filling the air, and boiled crawfish — a delicacy of Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge, LA

Bentonville, AR

Estimated Population

51,111

Average Home Value

$227,800

Median Property Tax

$929

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

Interregional Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$79,259

Crime Rate

18.59

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

6.40%

Bentonville, AR

Bentonville is birthplace and headquarters to Walmart. As the economy changed over the years, now the town welcomes budding entrepreneurs and increased the number of co-working spaces and incubators, while still retaining a low property tax and an unemployment rate under the nation's average.

West

Bentonville, AR

Denver, CO

Las Vegas, NV

Buffalo, WY

Palm Springs, CA

San Diego, CA

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

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Newport, RI

Hartford, CT

Cambridge, MA

Portland, ME

New York, NY

Ocean City, NJ

Chicago, IL

Ann Arbor, MI

Columbus, OH

Sioux Falls, SD

Naples, FL

Savannah, GA

Charleston, SC

Williamsburg, VA

Washington, DC

Bowling Green, KY

Memphis, TN

Sugar Land, TX

Baton Rouge, LA

Denver, CO

Las Vegas, NV

Buffalo, WY

Palm Springs, CA

San Diego, CA

Newport, RI

SOURCE

(Interregional)

Hartford, CT

SOURCE

Estimated Population

122,587

Average Home Value

$129,592

Median Property Tax

$4,310

Number of Schools

110

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$33,841

Crime Rate

50.67

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

2.23%

Hartford, CT

Hershey, PA

Ocean City, NJ

New York City is made up of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. People get a whole new experience depending on which part of the city they reside in.

New York, NY

Portland, ME

Cambridge, MA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

118,977

Average Home Value

$795,225

Median Property Tax

$4,356

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$89,145

Crime Rate

26.70

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.67%

Cambridge, MA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

66,417

Average Home Value

$309,758

Median Property Tax

$2,973

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$51,430

Crime Rate

29.20

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

6.32%

Portland, ME

SOURCE

Estimated Population

14,793

Average Home Value

$234,692

Median Property Tax

$2,357

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$56,875

Crime Rate

20.10

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.29%

Hershey, PA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

8,398,748

Average Home Value

$677,358

Median Property Tax

$3,415

Number of Schools

2,368

Number of Universities

187

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$57,782

Crime Rate

20.00

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.39%

New York, NY

SOURCE

Estimated Population

11,041

Average Home Value

$596,125

Median Property Tax

$3,763

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$72,715

Crime Rate

35.53

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.51%

Ocean City, NJ

SOURCE

Estimated Population

221,599

Average Home Value

$165,500

Median Property Tax

$683

Number of Schools

146

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$40,948

Crime Rate

68.67

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

3.14%

Baton Rouge, LA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

118,600

Average Home Value

$304,400

Median Property Tax

$4,260

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$108,994

Crime Rate

15.37

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.73%

Sugar Land, TX

SOURCE

Estimated Population

650,618

Average Home Value

$85,058

Median Property Tax

$1,872

Number of Schools

258

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$38,230

Crime Rate

83.57

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.81%

Memphis, TN

SOURCE

Estimated Population

68,401

Average Home Value

$181,400

Median Property Tax

$864

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$39.901

Crime Rate

52.23

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.97%

Bowling Green, KY

SOURCE

Estimated Population

702,455

Average Home Value

$555,583

Median Property Tax

$2,049

Number of Schools

274

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$77,649

Crime Rate

52.89

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.90%

Washington DC

SOURCE

Estimated Population

14,896

Average Home Value

$303,408

Median Property Tax

$1,856

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$54,606

Crime Rate

13.64

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

1.88%

Williamsburg, VA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

51,111

Average Home Value

$227,800

Median Property Tax

$929

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$79,259

Crime Rate

18.59

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

6.40%

Bentonville, AR

SOURCE

Estimated Population

136,208

Average Home Value

$319,192

Median Property Tax

$1,175

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$61,367

Crime Rate

27.79

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.56%

Charleston, SC

SOURCE

Estimated Population

145,862

Average Home Value

$133,900

Median Property Tax

$1,382

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$39,386

Crime Rate

40.71

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.97%

Savannah, GA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

22,039

Average Home Value

$323.417

Median Property Tax

$2,399

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.9%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$90,507

Crime Rate

18.77

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.44%

Naples, FL

SOURCE

Estimated Population

76,724

Average Home Value

$629,911

Median Property Tax

$965

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$73,112

Crime Rate

39.74

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.21%

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

SOURCE

Estimated Population

1,425,976

Average Home Value

$632,642

Median Property Tax

$2,955

Number of Schools

351

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$71,535

Crime Rate

23.02

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.89%

San Diego, CA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

48,375

Average Home Value

$404,242

Median Property Tax

$2,618

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$48,126

Crime Rate

46.88

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.29%

Palm Springs, CA

SOURCE

Estimated Population

4,584

Average Home Value

$247,833

Median Property Tax

$1,160

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

N.A.

Crime Rate

12.20

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

2.83%

Buffalo, WY

SOURCE

Estimated Population

644,644

Average Home Value

$272,767

Median Property Tax

$1,841

Number of Schools

398

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$53,159

Crime Rate

36.83

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

9.51%

Las Vegas, NV

SOURCE

Estimated Population

716,492

Average Home Value

$423,842

Median Property Tax

$1,305

Number of Schools

291

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$60,098

Crime Rate

43.88

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

9.74%

Denver, CO

MIDWEST

Chicago, IL

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

San Diego, CA

Palm Springs, CA

Rochester, MN

Sioux Falls, SD

Columbus, OH

Ann Arbor, MI

SOURCE

Estimated Population

2,705,994

Average Home Value

$228,167

Median Property Tax

$3,681

Number of Schools

934

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$52,497

Crime Rate

43.83

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

4.03%

Chicago, IL

SOURCE

Estimated Population

121,890

Average Home Value

$373.825

Median Property Tax

$3,913

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$61,247

Crime Rate

24.44

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

7.46%

Ann Arbor, MI

SOURCE

Estimated Population

892,533

Average Home Value

$152,508

Median Property Tax

$2,555

Number of Schools

271

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$49,478

Crime Rate

45.29

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

9.19%

Columbus, OH

SOURCE

Estimated Population

181,883

Average Home Value

$188,558

Median Property Tax

$1,813

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$56,714

Crime Rate

43.27

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

5.80%

Sioux Falls, SD

SOURCE

Estimated Population

116,961

Average Home Value

$221,100

Median Property Tax

$1,891

Number of Schools

Number of Universities

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

(Interregional)

Transportation Hubs

Median Household Income

$68,574

Crime Rate

47.25

Home Value Appreciation

(June 2014 – June 2019)

6.95%

Rochester, MN

SOUTH

Memphis, TN

Bowling Green, KY

Washington DC

Williamsburg, VA

Charleston, SC

Savannah, GA

Naples, FL

Bentonville, AR

Baton Rouge, LA

Sugar Land, TX

WEST

Buffalo, WY

Las Vegas, NV

Denver, CO