A new Homes for Heroes housing affordability analysis found that households led by teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters, law enforcement professionals, military service members and veterans, or “hero households,” are generally better positioned for homeownership than the typical U.S. household. “The encouraging news is that Hero households continue to be among the strongest positioned homebuyers because of their stable careers and incomes, with many major metro areas still offering an attainable path to homeownership.” Pittsburgh ranked as the most affordable metro for teachers, healthcare professionals, and fire and law enforcement households, while Buffalo ranked first for military service members and veterans. San Francisco, San Diego and New York also ranked among the least affordable markets across Hero occupations. Young and single-income buyers face challengesDespite stronger affordability for established households, the report found younger hero professionals face significant barriers to homeownership.