52 Best Southern Cities Still Offering Homes Under $250K
The median sales price of U.S. homes is $410,700, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louise (FRED). This can feel out of reach for many people, especially considering how expensive daily living can be.
The good news is that not every city costs the same. U.S. News & World recently put out a ranking of the best places to live in the country based on factors like desirability, quality of life, job market and overall value.
Learn More: 11 States Where $100 Has the Most Buying Power in 2026
Consider This: How Middle-Class Earners Are Quietly Becoming Millionaires — and How You Can, Too
On that list are many Southern cities where homes are valued at $250,000 or less. These are the top-rated, ranked low to high.
52. Gulfport, Mississippi
Median Home Value: $173,254
Median Household Income: $49,145
Population: 74,786
Ranking (Out of 10): 4.9
51. Jackson, Mississippi
Median Home Value: $131,342
Median Household Income: $45,746
Population: 143,680
Ranking (Out of 10): 4.9
50. Salisbury, Maryland
Median Home Value: $221,526
Median Household Income: $59,369
Population: 34,950
Ranking (Out of 10): 4.9
49. Hagerstown, Maryland
Median Home Value: $222,903
Median Household Income: $53,822
Population: 45,379
Ranking (Out of 10): 4.9
48. Bossier City, Louisiana
Median Home Value: $197,894
Median Household Income: $57,138
Population: 63,368
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.0
47. Houma, Louisiana
Median Home Value: $208,187
Median Household Income: $56,715
Population: 30,971
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.2
46. Louisville, Kentucky
Median Home Value: $226,013
Median Household Income: $55,020
Population: 250,725
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.2
45. Jackson, Tennessee
Median Home Value: $244,250
Median Household Income: $56,014
Population: 69,859
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.3
44. Sumter, South Carolina
Median Home Value: $207,753
Median Household Income: $57,092
Population: 44,015
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.3
43. Greenville, North Carolina
Median Home Value: $241,264
Median Household Income: $55,166
Population: 96,325
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.4
42. Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Median Home Value: $177,943
Median Household Income: $54,196
Population: 54,960
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.4
41. Florence, South Carolina
Median Home Value: $192,970
Median Household Income: $61,049
Population: 41,387
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.4
40. Slidell, Louisiana
Median Home Value: $217,674
Median Household Income: $69,097
Population: 29,305
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.4
39. Paducah, Kentucky
Median Home Value: $161,025
Median Household Income: $52,193
Population: 27,475
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.6
38. Morristown, Tennessee
Median Home Value: $232,479
Median Household Income: $46,064
Population: 33,128
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.6
37. Roanoke, Virginia
Median Home Value: $229,194
Median Household Income: $54,267
Population: 98,468
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.6
36. Lynchburg, Virginia
Median Home Value: $222,789
Median Household Income: $60,626
Population: 80,704
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.7
35. Zephyrhills, Florida
Median Home Value: $240,688
Median Household Income: $53,340
Population: 22,236
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.7
34. Owensboro, Kentucky
Median Home Value: $183,152
Median Household Income: $56,250
Population: 60,457
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.7
33. Columbus, Georgia
Median Home Value: $222,327
Median Household Income: $57,953
Population: 202,965
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.8
32. Charleston, West Virginia
Median Home Value: $193,226
Median Household Income: $64,144
Population: 48,334
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.8
31. Fort Smith, Arkansas
Median Home Value: $199,968
Median Household Income: $55,754
Population: 90,741
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.8
30. Bryan, Texas
Median Home Value: $245,444
Median Household Income: $59,207
Population: 91,190
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.8
29. Florence, Alabama
Median Home Value: $201,718
Median Household Income: $49,898
Population: 42,057
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.8
28. Corpus Christi, Texas
Median Home Value: $213,833
Median Household Income: $68,691
Population: 314,712
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.9
27. Lubbock, Texas
Median Home Value: $214,501
Median Household Income: $62,409
Population: 271,391
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.9
26. Homosassa Springs, Florida
Median Home Value: $219,352
Median Household Income: $52,459
Population: 14,891
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.9
25. Dalton, Georgia
Median Home Value: $221,376
Median Household Income: $64,067
Population: 35,827
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.9
24. Montgomery, Alabama
Median Home Value: $163,195
Median Household Income: $58,028
Population: 196,450
Ranking (Out of 10): 5.9
23. Amarillo, Texas
Median Home Value: $201,031
Median Household Income: $64,539
Population: 200,568
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.0
22. Warner Robins, Georgia
Median Home Value: $211,129
Median Household Income: $70,462
Population: 86,970
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.0
21. Florissant, Missouri
Median Home Value: $150,217
Median Household Income: $71,752
Population: 51,551
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.1
20. Victoria, Texas
Median Home Value: $200,767
Median Household Income: $70,645
Population: 65,065
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.1
19. Weirton, West Virginia
Median Home Value: $124,681
Median Household Income: $58,341
Population: 18,314
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.1
18. Pharr, Texas
Median Home Value: $138,152
Median Household Income: $53,156
Population: 81,513
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.2
17. Eagle Pass, Texas
Median Home Value: $185,757
Median Household Income: $59,054
Population: 28,815
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.2
16. Odessa, Texas
Median Home Value: $230,706
Median Household Income: $76,184
Population: 118,618
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.2
15. San Angelo, Texas
Median Home Value: $191,261
Median Household Income: $65,827
Population: 99,192
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.2
14. Brownsville, Texas
Median Home Value: $152,932
Median Household Income: $52,151
Population: 186,263
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.2
13. Harlingen, Texas
Median Home Value: $155,400
Median Household Income: $56,271
Population: 72,886
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.2
12. Dothan, Alabama
Median Home Value: $193,914
Median Household Income: $58,284
Population: 71,015
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.3
11. Abilene, Texas
Median Home Value: $191,082
Median Household Income: $64,437
Population: 129,318
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.3
10. Spring, Texas
Median Home Value: $249,404
Median Household Income: $88,755
Population: 69,413
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.4
9. Wichita Falls, Texas
Median Home Value: $170,194
Median Household Income: $61,366
Population: 103,458
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.4
8. Edinburg, Texas
Median Home Value: $188,759
Median Household Income: $59,621
Population: 107,859
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.4
7. El Paso, Texas
Median Home Value: $196,914
Median Household Income: $60,467
Population: 664,801
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.4
6. Enid, Oklahoma
Median Home Value: $151,830
Median Household Income: $64,163
Population: 50,560
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.5
5. Decatur, Alabama
Median Home Value: $216,822
Median Household Income: $62,214
Population: 58,009
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.5
4. Mission, Texas
Median Home Value: $186,063
Median Household Income: $64,502
Population: 89,975
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.5
3. Laredo, Texas
Median Home Value: $205,446
Median Household Income: $65,655
Population: 260,595
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.6
2. Moore, Oklahoma
Median Home Value: $226,967
Median Household Income: $80,218
Population: 63,364
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.6
1. McAllen, Texas
Median Home Value: $192,309
Median Household Income: $63,159
Population: 145,364
Ranking (Out of 10): 6.8
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
More From MoneyLion: