The 15 U.S. Cities Where Immigrants Face the Greatest Homebuying Pressure

The 15 U.S. Cities Where Immigrants Face the Greatest Homebuying Pressure—For those immigrating to the U.S., stay updated on the latest living information: In 2015, the median annual household income in the U.S. was $52,250. According to a recent report released by a U.S. mortgage rate information website, 15 major U.S. cities face the highest homebuying pressure. Below are the median home prices, required monthly mortgage payments (30-year fixed rate), and minimum annual salary requirements for these 15 cities...

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For those immigrating to the U.S., stay updated on the latest living information: In 2015, the median annual household income in the U.S. was $52,250. According to a recent report released by a U.S. mortgage rate information website, 15 major U.S. cities face the highest homebuying pressure. Below are the median home prices, required monthly mortgage payments (30-year fixed rate), and minimum annual salary requirements for these 15 cities, provided for the reference of new U.S. immigrants:

 

1. San Francisco, California

Population: 777,660

Median Home Price: $781,600 (USD, same below)

Monthly Mortgage: $3,453

Minimum Annual Salary: $148,000


2. San Diego, California

Population: 1,284,347

Median Home Price: $546,800

Monthly Mortgage: $2,407

Minimum Annual Salary: $103,000


3. Los Angeles, California

Population: 3,794,640

Median Home Price: $481,900

Monthly Mortgage: $2,217

Minimum Annual Salary: $95,000


4. New York, New York

Population: 8,213,839

Median Home Price: $384,600

Monthly Mortgage: $2,024

Minimum Annual Salary: $87,000


5. Boston, Massachusetts

Population: 645,966

Median Home Price: $393,600

Monthly Mortgage: $1,940

Minimum Annual Salary: $83,000


6. Washington, District of Columbia

Population: 582,049

Median Home Price: $371,600

Monthly Mortgage: $1,834

Minimum Annual Salary: $78,500


7. Seattle, Washington

Population: 652,405

Median Home Price: $385,300

Monthly Mortgage: $1,829

Minimum Annual Salary: $78,500


8. Denver, Colorado

Population: 649,495

Median Home Price: $353,500

Monthly Mortgage: $1,596

Minimum Annual Salary: $68,500


9. Portland, Oregon

Population: 609,456

Median Home Price: $318,300

Monthly Mortgage: $1,538

Minimum Annual Salary: $66,000


10. Miami, Florida

Population: 417,650

Median Home Price: $286,000

Monthly Mortgage: $1,471

Minimum Annual Salary: $63,000


11. Sacramento, California

Population: 479,686

Median Home Price: $294,100

Monthly Mortgage: $1,450

Minimum Annual Salary: $62,000


12. Chicago, Illinois

Population: 2,824,584

Median Home Price: $209,800

Monthly Mortgage: $1,352

Minimum Annual Salary: $58,000


13. Baltimore, Maryland

Population: 640,064

Median Home Price: $233,500

Monthly Mortgage: $1,233

Minimum Annual Salary: $53,000


14. Houston, Texas

Population: 2,076,189

Median Home Price: $209,200

Monthly Mortgage: $1,217

Minimum Annual Salary: $52,000


15. Dallas, Texas

Population: 2,518,638

Median Home Price: $206,200

Monthly Mortgage: $1,208

Minimum Annual Salary: $52,000


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