Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the 2026 housing market has been anything but easy to navigate. Metropolitan areas are among the hardest-hit in the market, with their high mortgage rates, low inventory, and rising costs of living. But if you’re looking to find the best bang for your buck without having to sacrifice the luxuries of metropolitan life, you’re in luck. New data from Realtor.com ranks the summer’s best housing metro markets based on median pricing, income, and stability. Add to Google settingsAhead, here are the 10 cities across the U.S. where there is still affordable inventory this summer.