Surprise just ranked #3 in the entire country for most affordable home buying.
Out of 300 U.S. cities analyzed by WalletHub, 11 Arizona cities made the list. Surprise scored 73.27 out of 100 and sits at 18th nationally for home price appreciation. The city also has the 8th lowest real estate tax and 11th highest active listings per 1,000 residents.
Here's how the rest of the Valley stacks up: Yuma at #4 (72.25), Mesa at #15 (68.39), Peoria and Gilbert tied at #22 and #23 (both 67.26), Chandler at #38 (65.8), Phoenix at #40 (65.4), Glendale at #44 (65.04), Tucson at #62 (64.09), Tempe at #85 (65.62), and Scottsdale at #114 (60.41).
The study measured house affordability, cost per square foot, insurance costs, and cost of living. Low taxes, strong inventory, and appreciation potential are driving real opportunity right now.
These rankings shift constantly and I track every city in real time. DM me directly and I will walk you through what this means for your next move.
