Housing Market
242 Cities Now Have Million-Dollar Starter Homes
Zillow analysis finds a record 242 U.S. cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more, nearly triple the count from before the pandemic.
June 18, 2026
Zillow analysis finds a record 242 U.S. cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more, nearly triple the count from before the pandemic.
Zillow’s new Rent vs. Buy analysis shows the national breakeven point has dropped to six years, down from a peak of 8.4 years in 2023.
Realtor.com finds renting is cheaper than buying in all 50 metros, with $920 average monthly savings and a shrinking gap shaping buyer timing.
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