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Affordable Housing Alternatives for Gen Z and Millennials

12/26/2025

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Rising prices and high mortgage rates in urban areas limit homeownership for Gen Z and millennials.
Rural and small-city markets offer affordable alternatives, including Beckley, West Virginia, and Pittsburg, Kansas, providing a viable path to homeownership.
In Marshalltown, Iowa, homes cost around $119,000.
Beckley, West Virginia, has move-in-ready homes under $100,000.
Pittsburg, Kansas, has a median price around $120,000 for first-time buyers.

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Story summary

Rising prices and high mortgage rates in urban areas limit homeownership for Gen Z and millennials.
Rural and small-city markets offer affordable alternatives, including Beckley, West Virginia, and Pittsburg, Kansas, providing a viable path to homeownership.
In Marshalltown, Iowa, homes cost around $119,000.
Beckley, West Virginia, has move-in-ready homes under $100,000.
Pittsburg, Kansas, has a median price around $120,000 for first-time buyers.