While the housing market continues to stagnate, there are a number of metro areas where prices have risen by more than 10%. These are certainly not the most glamorous cities but the demand is driven by affordability and a lack of inventory. Interestingly, all but are in the Northeast or Midwest. Included is the percentage price growth and median listing price:
- Decatur, IL – 12.4% – $149,900
- Weirton, WV – 12% – $150,000
- Duluth, MN – 11.9% – $327,000
- Glens Falls, NY – 10.6% – $369,900
- Muncie, IN – 10.6% – $165,000
- Parkersburg, WV – 10.5% – $170,000
- Charleston, WV – 10.4% – $187,450
- Bridgeport, CT – 10.2% – $327,000
- Lewiston, ID – 10.2% – $469,000
- Lewiston, ME – 10.1% – $360,000