Top 10 US Property Markets with Double-Digit Price Growth

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🏡10 U.S. Property Markets With Incredible Double‑Digit House Price Growth in 2025

Updated Early June 2025 • Cotality Data

While the U.S. property market has cooled somewhat recently, growing just 2.0% year-over-year in April 2025 at the national average level – its slowest pace since 2012, certain regional property markets in the US are on fire. These Top 10 hottest housing markets are defying the slowdown with powerful double-digit appreciation. Let’s dive deep…

🧭 National vs. Local: The Big Picture

• National slowdown: April 2025 saw a mere 2.0% annual growth, the lowest since 2012; the value of single family homes grew 2.46%, while the price of townhomes homes declined 0.08%, marking the first negative YoY drop in over a decade.

• Key headwinds:

  • Economic and job security worries

  • High interest rates squeezing borrowing power

  • Rising inventory easing competitive pressure

• Bright spot: Cotality forecasts a 4.3% national increase by April 2026. While that increase is moderate, it’s far from a crash, and broadly in line with the historic 30-year house price appreciation rate in the USA.

🔥 Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets

Highlights:

• First 7 are true double-digit gainers.

• Located primarily in the Midwest & Northeast, these markets offer strong value outside major urban hubs.

🏠 Why These Markets Are So Hot

1. Affordability advantage
   These metros remain significantly cheaper than big coastal cities, making homeownership more accessible—even with current interest rates.

2. Remote/work migration trends
   Buyers and renters are flocking to mid-priced regions with reasonable commutes and lower cost-of-living.

3. Local economic stability
   Universities, manufacturing, and healthcare industries underpin demand in places like Muskegon and Decatur.

4. Tight local supply
   Limited new builds sustain demand, allowing these markets to outpace national averages.

5. Investor activity
   High rental yields and future appreciation potential have drawn interest from both local and national investors.

🌍 UK Investors: Why U.S. Property Deserves Serious Consideration

Key advantages for UK investors:

• Diversify portfolios across global markets and currencies

• Stronger cash flow — U.S. rental yields (8–10% net) far outpace typical UK returns

• Dollar advantage — A strong pound boosts investment power

• Transparent market — Clear processes, title insurance, and regulated mortgage systems

• Hands-off management — Fully managed rentals available, ideal for overseas owners

These benefits combine to make U.S. markets an appealing destination for UK capital seeking diversification, yield, and currency advantage.

🔍 The Flip Side: Where Prices Are Cooling

Markets reversing sharply include:

• Cape Coral, FL (-6.5%)

• Punta Gorda, FL (-6.2%)

• Logan, UT (-5.4%)

• McAllen, TX (-5.1%)

• Victoria, TX (-4.5%)

• North Port, FL (-4.3%)

• Naples, FL (-3.7%)

• Waco & Eagle Pass, TX (-3.1% to -2.7%)

• Lake Charles, LA (-2.7%)

Florida’s pace-up correction is particularly notable markets like Cape Coral where home values are now back to 2022 levels.

📈 Forecast & Investment Outlook

• Cotality predicts ~4.3% home price growth nationally through April 2026.

• Expect continued modest gains rather than dashed expectations of rapid appreciation.

• Focus on affordable Midwest and Northeast regional markets with strong cashflow.

• As tariff clarity emerges, recession fears ease, and inventory steadies, market stability is likely to follow.

• Lesson for buyers/investors: Local dynamics matter more than national trends. Focus on metro-level and neighbourhood-level analysis to identify markets that align with your personal investing goals.

✅ Final Takeaways

• National slowdown ≠ no growth — local divergence is key.

• The strongest growth is showing up in affordable, often overlooked regions.

• Corrections are underway in overheated Sun Belt markets.

• For UK investors, U.S. property provides a compelling mix of yield, diversification, transparency, and currency leverage.