Victoria has landed on the list of B.CB次元官网网址檚 top five most affordable large cities, according to a report released byZolo Homebase.
The ranking considered cities of more than 100,000 people and considered three factors when coming up with a score; housing affordability, economic strength and potential for growth. Analysts determined that housing affordability is important, so is a city with opportunities for well-paying jobs that is continuing to grow.
Coming in at number four on the list, Victoria had an average 6.3 per cent growth in population and an average home price of $952,000 in 2021, with an average household income of $113,863. Its home-to-price ratio, which is based on average home prices from the most current market trends data and compared it to the average income for either households or single-income earners in that city, was 8.36. A lower score reflects a more affordable housing market.
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At number one on the list, Nanaimo had an average 7.28 per cent growth in population and an average home price of $931,000 in 2021, with an average household income of $94,242. Its home-to-price ratio, which is based on average home prices from the most current market trends data and compared it to the average income for either households or single-income earners in that city, was 9.88. A lower score reflects a more affordable housing market.
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Kamloops came in as number two on the list with an average 8.02 per cent growth in population and an average home price of $628,000 in 2021, with an average household income of $107,440. Its home-to-price ratio, which is based on average home prices from the most current market trends data and compared it to the average income for either households or single-income earners in that city, was 5.85. A lower score reflects a more affordable housing market.
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Chilliwack came in at number three on the list with an average 10.02 per cent growth in population and an average home price of $883,000 in 2021, with an average household income of $95,845. Its home-to-price ratio, which is based on average home prices from the most current market trends data and compared it to the average income for either households or single-income earners in that city, was 5.85. A lower score reflects a more affordable housing market.
The report said that Chilliwack offers opportunities to explore, play and relaxation.
At number five, this next city might be a shock. More well known for its ranking at the top of most expensive cities lists, Vancouver came in at number five with an average 6.02 per cent growth in population and an average home price of $2.4 million in 2021, with an average household income of $118,508. Its home-to-price ratio, which is based on average home prices from the most current market trends data and compared it to the average income for either households or single-income earners in that city, was 20.13. A lower score reflects a more affordable housing market.
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