Cities with the most expensive homes in the College Station metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the College Station metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $360,974 in June, 3.2% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Aug. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.46%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the College Station metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 7 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.
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#7. Hearne, TX
- Typical home value: $142,955
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: -0.7%
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#6. Somerville, TX
- Typical home value: $198,836
- 1-year price change: -6.4%
- 5-year price change: +10.8%
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#5. Navasota, TX
- Typical home value: $252,271
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +38.8%
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#4. Bryan, TX
- Typical home value: $266,109
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +35.3%
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#3. Caldwell, TX
- Typical home value: $275,850
- 1-year price change: -2.4%
- 5-year price change: +29.8%
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#2. Franklin, TX
- Typical home value: $333,529
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%
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#1. College Station, TX
- Typical home value: $344,913
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +31.9%
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 379 metros.