1203 ET - In 2024, Manchester, N.H., topped Zillow's list as its most popular city, with Northeast and Midwest cities dominating the rankings. Exurbs were particularly favored. Exurbs are considered to be charming, smaller towns situated beyond the suburbs yet within commuting distance of a major metropolitan area. The rise of hybrid work has spotlighted hidden-gem cities like Manchester, where home values rose 7.3% to $415,000. Manchester has garnered particular attention from potential buyers outside of its metro area. Despite this, Manchester still remains more affordable than nearby Boston. Toledo, Ohio, was the most popular large city, with homes at $121,000, highlighting the trend toward affordability and lifestyle balance. San Jose and Wichita followed Toledo as most popular large cities. (chris.wack@wsj.com)
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
December 17, 2024 12:03 ET (17:03 GMT)
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