Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is.
More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value.
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But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $360,974 in June, 3.2% higher than the year before.High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Aug. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.46%.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Lakeland metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018.
All 20 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.
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#20. Frostproof, FL
- Typical home value: $218,115
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +84.6%
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#19. Fort Meade, FL
- Typical home value: $230,955
- 1-year price change: +4.4%
- 5-year price change: +79.3%
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#18. Homeland, FL
- Typical home value: $231,232
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: data not available
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#17. Babson Park, FL
- Typical home value: $236,431
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +74.7%
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#16. Lake Wales, FL
- Typical home value: $255,086
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +74.6%
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#15. Highland City, FL
- Typical home value: $274,220
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +66.7%
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#14. Bartow, FL
- Typical home value: $278,662
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +74.1%
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#13. Hillcrest Heights, FL
- Typical home value: $279,761
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +60.4%
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#12. Lake Hamilton, FL
- Typical home value: $282,335
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +69.2%
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#11. Dundee, FL
- Typical home value: $291,737
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +68.9%
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#10. Winter Haven, FL
- Typical home value: $291,876
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +63.4%
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#9. Eagle Lake, FL
- Typical home value: $292,847
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +75.7%
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#8. Mulberry, FL
- Typical home value: $303,010
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +68.4%
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#7. Lake Alfred, FL
- Typical home value: $310,878
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +69.1%
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#6. Haines City, FL
- Typical home value: $314,691
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +64.8%
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#5. Auburndale, FL
- Typical home value: $318,717
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +68.1%
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#4. Lakeland, FL
- Typical home value: $325,768
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +68.9%
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#3. Polk City, FL
- Typical home value: $336,170
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +83.2%
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#2. Highland Park, FL
- Typical home value: $356,040
- 1-year price change: +4.5%
- 5-year price change: +65.9%
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#1. Davenport, FL
- Typical home value: $370,771
- 1-year price change: -0.2%
- 5-year price change: +62.6%
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 379 metros.
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