Home values are one of the best signals of where people are moving. When demand outpaces supply, prices go up. We ranked every major US metro by year-over-year home value change using Zillow ZHVI data. These are the 15 metros where the housing market is growing the fastest right now.
Median Home Value
$620,000
Metro Population
6.2M
2-BR Rent
$2,436/mo
Median Home Value
$1,380,000
Metro Population
2.0M
2-BR Rent
$3,483/mo
Median Home Value
$440,000
Metro Population
658K
2-BR Rent
$1,460/mo
Median Home Value
$295,000
Metro Population
562K
2-BR Rent
$1,347/mo
Median Home Value
$295,000
Metro Population
505K
2-BR Rent
$1,225/mo
Median Home Value
$1,150,000
Metro Population
4.7M
2-BR Rent
$2,912/mo
Median Home Value
$215,000
Metro Population
2.0M
2-BR Rent
$1,279/mo
Median Home Value
$295,000
Metro Population
899K
2-BR Rent
$1,702/mo
Median Home Value
$280,000
Metro Population
2.3M
2-BR Rent
$1,353/mo
Median Home Value
$210,000
Metro Population
1.2M
2-BR Rent
$1,343/mo
Median Home Value
$800,000
Metro Population
13.2M
2-BR Rent
$2,601/mo
Median Home Value
$245,000
Metro Population
4.4M
2-BR Rent
$1,411/mo
Median Home Value
$380,000
Metro Population
2.7M
2-BR Rent
$1,686/mo
Median Home Value
$420,000
Metro Population
1.4M
2-BR Rent
$1,750/mo
Median Home Value
$420,000
Metro Population
1.3M
2-BR Rent
$1,655/mo
Fast growth can mean opportunity, but it can also mean rising costs. If you are thinking about moving to one of these metros, it is worth checking whether the current prices still work with your income. Use VenScope to see a full cost breakdown for any city.
Compare growing citiesHome value data from Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2025. Rent from HUD FMR (FY2026).