Zillow: Cities with USD 1 million starter homes hit record 242

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  • Zillow analysis shows 242 US cities now have starter homes valued at USD 1 million or more, up from 80 in February 2020.
  • Count rose from 226 a year earlier, signaling a broad post-pandemic affordability reset despite easing pressure in some markets.
  • Typical starter home value nationwide stands at USD 198,649, up 1.7% year over year.
  • California leads with 105 cities; New York and New Jersey posted the fastest growth, reaching 41 and 26 cities.
  • New York City metro tops metro areas with 63 cities; San Francisco follows with 37; Los Angeles has 33.


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