These US cities are ready for a real state boom

Here are some of the most affordable towns and cities in the United States for buying a home:

1. Decatur, Illinois - Decatur is ranked as the cheapest place to live in the U.S. among cities with metro areas of at least 50,000 people. It has a median home value of $92,200.
   

2. Youngstown, Ohio - Youngstown has a median home list price of $149,900, making it the cheapest city to buy a house in according to Realtor.com data.
   

3. Detroit, Michigan - Detroit is one of the most affordable major cities to buy a home, with a median price of $270,000 in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area.
   

4. Toledo, Ohio - Toledo has a median home listing price of $239,900, making it an affordable option for home buyers.
   

5. Selma, Alabama - With a median home price of $79,975, Selma is one of the cheapest smaller towns in the U.S. to buy a home.
   

6. Bertie County, North Carolina - This county has a Zillow Home Value Index of $56,225.48, making it one of the most affordable housing markets in the country.
   

The search results indicate that many of the most affordable housing markets are located in the Midwest and South, with states like Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Alabama, and North Carolina standing out as having particularly inexpensive home prices.