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This WNY community is considered a top city to buy an affordable home, according to Forbes

​The list was configured by metrics including, median sale prices, homeowner costs, crime, dining, entertainment and how many homes for sale per 100K per households.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Those that live in the City of Good Neighbors, know what a great place it is to live. But, did you know that Buffalo is also considered a top city to buy an affordable home?

Forbes put out their list of 10 best cites to buy an affordable home and Buffalo ranked in their top 10. Even with interest rates and home prices still high, you can still buy an affordable home, the article stated. 

The list was configured by several metrics including, median sale prices, homeowners costs, crime rate, dining and drink options, entertainment, homes for sales per 100,000 households and new listings per 100,000 households. 

The City of Buffalo ranked 3rd on Forbes' list. They say Buffalo is one of the cheapest place to purchase a home and ranks eighth lowest in their analysis. 

The article also highlights education, being a hub for foodies and proximity to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. 

Here's the full list of 10 best cities to buy an affordable homes: 

  1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  2. Fort Wayne, Indiana
  3. Buffalo, New York
  4. Huntsville, Alabama
  5. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  6. Indianapolis, Indiana
  7. El Paso, Texas
  8. Lexington, Kentucky
  9. Louisville, Kentucky
  10. Omaha, Nebraska

You can read the full article here.

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