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Does Your Market Make the List of Best Cities for First-Time Buyers?

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Economists say it’s likely due to hurdles such as rising home prices and tight inventory. Its best ranking is for the employment category, with the 23rd-lowest March 2021 unemployment rate (4.5%) and the 32nd-highest five-year change in median household income (34.42%). Historically, first-time buyers make up 40% of all U.S.