RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,121
Cheapest homes, US counties · 1990
US counties with the lowest median home value (1990 ACS owner-occupied units). Worth County, Missouri leads at $14,999. 3,121 counties qualify in total. South Dakota carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median home value?
Worth County, Missouri ranks #1 with $14,999 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by median home value?
Worth County, Missouri, Petroleum County, Montana, Pawnee County, Nebraska, Sheridan County, North Dakota, Slope County, North Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,121 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is median home value measured?
Median value of owner-occupied homes. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.