RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Cheapest homes, US metro areas · 1990
US metro areas with the lowest median home value (2023 ACS owner-occupied units). Rio Grande City-Roma, TX leads at $21,700. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Texas carries 10 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest median home value?
Rio Grande City-Roma, TX ranks #1 with $21,700 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by median home value?
Rio Grande City-Roma, TX, Raymondville, TX, Ottumwa, IA, Town of Pecos, TX, Houghton, MI.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 ACS 5-year data.
How is median home value measured?
Median value of owner-occupied homes. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (1990).