Forecast: The Top Housing Markets of 2017

Forbes magazine and Local Market Monitor analyzed 300 housing markets across the U.S. and came up with a joint list of the Top 20 Housing Market to Invest in 2017.

The analysis forecasts a price appreciation of at least 17% by 2020 in each of the top 20 markets. Most markets are in Texas and Florida. The forecasts is based on job growth, recent price gains, population growth and current price compared to historical averages and local income.

Below are the top 20 housing market in 2017

  • Dallas, TX
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Orlando, FL
  • Seattle, WA
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
  • Nashville, TN
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Raleigh, NC
  • San Diego, CA
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Boston, MA
  • Columbus, OH
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • San Antonio, TX