10 Most Affordable Cities In America

4) Lexington, KY

Lexington’s biggest problem in the future is managing its continued growth with the plush horse farms surrounding the city. This entwined mix of city life and rural opulence is not a bad thing to most of the residents living in Lexington. For a city of about 750,000, Lexington has a median household income of over $50,000 with a median home price of around $160,000.

With a moderate tropical climate of mild winters and hot summers, Lexington is popular with the outdoor types. It ranks tenth in the country for an educated population with about 40% of its citizens having at least a bachelor’s degree. Lexington is also one of the nation’s most stable economies balancing manufacturing, technology and independent or entrepreneurial industries.

The city is proud of its historical past and embraces its growth, while still maintaining an affordable cost of living that provides it population a nice lifestyle in a beautiful part of the country.