Properties in the Gem State exhibited a high appreciation rate of 34.6% over the last 12 months, making the area a popular choice among property investors.
While the statewide median price is high, you can find cheaper houses in cities like Burley, Blackfoot, Payette, and Rupert. These areas have populations of fewer than 12,000, and median home prices lower than $140,000.
10. Maryland
- Average rate: 3.90%
- Range: 3.38%–5.00%
- Home price: $370,289
Also located in the Mid-Atlantic region, Maryland shares borders with four states and Washington, D.C. Because of its accessible location, roads, and railway system, buying a house here is popular among government workers.
The average cost of living in the Old Line State is 13% more expensive than the nationwide average. However, it’s possible to find cheap and accessible suburbs with expansive parklands in the area. These include Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Brunswick, and White Marsh.
Baltimore, an independent city in Maryland, is actually one of the most affordable cities for buying a new home in 2021. The median home price here is around $183,600, which is about half the statewide median.