The median home price in Oregon is $323,200, according to Zillow, but in La Grande it’s only $171,200, making it an affordable option for Oregon residents who earn a fixed income. The market is stable, with a 3 percent year-over-year increase in home values.
Rents in Williamsport dropped about 4 percent over the last year, bringing them to an affordable $974 per month. And the median home value in the city is $62,500 less than the national median.
New England can be fairly pricey in certain locations. Fortunately for Providence residents, the housing market is relatively stable, with a 7.5 percent year-over-year increase in home values, which is less than the statewide increase of 9 percent, and only a 3 percent year-over-year increase in rent costs.