Best Place To Buy a Home? Try Oklahoma!

Posted: April 10, 2026 | Source: www.travelandleisure.com

According to a report from Niche.com, the best city to buy a home is McCord, Oklahoma. Located in a rural area in northeastern Oklahoma, McCord has fewer than 2,000 people with a median home value of $202,400—less than half the national median of $405,000. A typical rent there is $629 per month—also less than half the national average of $1,413. McCord also scored well for education and family life. Larkin Charter Township in Midland County, Michigan was #2, and Pine Grove Mills in central Pennsylvania was #3. Ratings were based on several categories, including home values and housing costs, crime rates, school quality, and local taxes.