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Top 22 US Property Markets for House Price Growth in 2025

David Garner

Published On: June 4th, 2025

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📈 Top 22 Housing Markets Where Prices Are Predicted to Rise the Most by 2026

The housing market rollercoaster continues. While the national trend may suggest softening home prices, Zillow’s latest forecast from April 2025 shows that real estate is still local — and 22 markets are expected to defy the broader decline and see price gains through early 2026.

According to Zillow, U.S. home values are expected to fall by 1.9% nationwide over the next year, driven by more homes hitting the market and mortgage rates remaining elevated. But even as the overall market cools, some areas are projected to remain resilient or even thrive.

Let’s explore where and why…

🔍 Understanding the Forecast in Context

Zillow’s predictions are based on a blend of economic indicators, market activity, inventory data, and consumer behaviour. Local market dynamics — not national averages — are what really matter.

📌 What Makes These Markets Stand Out?

Relative affordability that attracts buyers priced out elsewhere
Limited inventory due to geography or low new construction
Economic stability (e.g., military bases, government jobs, universities)
Recreational or lifestyle appeal, especially in remote work-friendly areas

🏡 Top 22 US Property Markets Predicted to Rise by 2026

Here’s a breakdown of the top markets and their projected year-over-year price increases through March 2026:

Rank	Projected Price Increase	Market(s)
1	3.8%	Steamboat Springs, CO
2	3.0%	Maysville, KY
3	2.7%	Edwards, CO
4	2.5%	Augusta, ME
5	2.4%	Atlantic City, NJ; Alamogordo, NM; Berlin, NH
6	2.3%	West Plains, MO; Jackson, WY
7	2.2%	Mayfield, KY; Thomaston, GA
8	2.0%	Dodge City, KS
9	1.9%	Kingston, NY; Statesboro, GA; Keene, NH; Cedartown, GA; Clewiston, FL; Butte, MT
10	1.8%	Rochester, NY; Laconia, NH; Brevard, NC; Price, UT

🧭 Key Insights by Market

🥇 Steamboat Springs, CO (3.8%)

High-end ski town with limited land
Strong second-home and remote work demand
Resilient luxury segment

🥈 Maysville, KY (3.0%)

Affordable small-town market
Potential spillover from larger metros
Local economic activity likely a driver

🥉 Edwards, CO (2.7%)

Near Vail and Beaver Creek
Affluent buyers sustain demand
Supply-constrained recreational haven

🏛 Augusta, ME (2.5%)

State capital with stable government employment
Increasing appeal of smaller cities in the Northeast

🌆 Atlantic City, NJ | 🌄 Alamogordo, NM | 🏞 Berlin, NH (2.4%)

Atlantic City: Coastal destination with gaming and tourism potential
Alamogordo: Economic stability from nearby military base
Berlin: Remote lifestyle appeal and low cost of living

🪵 West Plains, MO | 🏔 Jackson, WY (2.3%)

West Plains: Rural affordability and Ozark appeal
Jackson: Elite outdoor lifestyle destination with supply limitations

🏘 Mayfield, KY | 🏡 Thomaston, GA (2.2%)

Mayfield: Rebuilding momentum post-2021 tornado
Thomaston: Peripheral Atlanta influence, affordability-driven migration

🌾 Dodge City, KS (2.0%)

Agricultural and industrial backbone
Regional hub with slow but steady housing demand

Kingston: NYC-adjacent with scenic Hudson Valley appeal
Statesboro/Cedartown: Smaller Georgia towns, affordability-driven
Keene: Strong community and college-town stability
Clewiston: Inland Florida resilience, lake proximity
Butte: Historic charm and regional economic center

🏙 Rochester, NY | 🏞 Laconia, NH | ⛰ Brevard, NC | 🏜 Price, UT (1.8%)

Rochester: Urban resilience with education and healthcare sectors
Laconia: Lakes Region recreation and affordability
Brevard: Proximity to Asheville and outdoor recreation
Price: Rural Utah town, stable and affordable

📚 What Can We Learn From This List?

There’s no single winning formula. Some of these markets are luxurious retreats. Others are small towns with economic stability.
Affordability still matters. As higher-priced areas cool, value-driven buyers look elsewhere.
Diversification helps. For investors, spreading across different regions and types of markets can reduce risk.

🎯 Final Thoughts

These 22 markets may be outliers in a cooling housing market, but they’re outliers for a reason.

Whether it’s economic stability, desirable lifestyle amenities, or affordability, each location has local tailwinds strong enough to outpace national headwinds.

If you’re a buyer or investor, this list is a powerful reminder to look beyond national headlines. Real estate success — and resilience — often lives in the details.

🗂 Data Source: Zillow Home Value and Home Sales Forecast, April 2025

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