Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tired of watching home prices climb out of reach? These 20 towns still let you buy a house for around $100,000 — and most of them have lower crime rates than you'd expect.
In this video, we rank 20 of the most affordable, low-crime towns in America where $100K can still buy a real home. For each one, you'll get the median home price, average rent, the best (and worst) neighborhoods, and honest local opinions — the good and the bad.
Detailed summary:
Real median home prices and rent ranges for every town
Specific neighborhoods to target — and ones to avoid
Local resident perspectives, not just stats
Cost of living comparisons vs. the national average
Towns across Oklahoma, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania
00:00 - 20 Towns Where You Can Buy A House Around 100k
00:49 - Lawton in Oklahoma
02:34 - Saginaw Township in Michigan
04:24 - Muncie in Indiana
05:54 - Anderson in Indiana
07:15 - St. Joseph in Missouri
08:43 - Ponca City in Oklahoma
10:05 - Muskogee in Oklahoma
11:48 - Enid in Oklahoma
13:19 - Steubenville in Ohio
14:39 - Poplar Bluff in Missouri
16:29 - Zanesville in Ohio
17:52 - Bluefield in West Virginia
19:14 - Decatur in Illinois
20:37 - Galesburg in Illinois
22:03 - Danville in Illinois
23:23 - Youngstown in Ohio
25:16 - Johnstown in Pennsylvania
26:59 - Bedford in Indiana
28:45 - Huntington in Indiana
30:04 - New Philadelphia in Ohio
31:33 - Conclusion
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This video is for informational purposes only — always verify current prices and crime data before making a moving decision.
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Tired of watching home prices climb out of reach? These 20 towns still let you buy a house for around $100,000 — and most of them have lower crime rates than you'd expect.
In this video, we rank 20 of the most affordable, low-crime towns in America where $100K can still buy a real home. For each one, you'll get the median home price, average rent, the best (and worst) neighborhoods, and honest local opinions — the good and the bad.
Detailed summary:
Real median home prices and rent ranges for every town
Specific neighborhoods to target — and ones to avoid
Local resident perspectives, not just stats
Cost of living comparisons vs. the national average
Towns across Oklahoma, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania
00:00 - 20 Towns Where You Can Buy A House Around 100k
00:49 - Lawton in Oklahoma
02:34 - Saginaw Township in Michigan
04:24 - Muncie in Indiana
05:54 - Anderson in Indiana
07:15 - St. Joseph in Missouri
08:43 - Ponca City in Oklahoma
10:05 - Muskogee in Oklahoma
11:48 - Enid in Oklahoma
13:19 - Steubenville in Ohio
14:39 - Poplar Bluff in Missouri
16:29 - Zanesville in Ohio
17:52 - Bluefield in West Virginia
19:14 - Decatur in Illinois
20:37 - Galesburg in Illinois
22:03 - Danville in Illinois
23:23 - Youngstown in Ohio
25:16 - Johnstown in Pennsylvania
26:59 - Bedford in Indiana
28:45 - Huntington in Indiana
30:04 - New Philadelphia in Ohio
31:33 - Conclusion
If one of these towns surprised you, hit subscribe for more deep dives into America's most affordable places to live. Drop a comment below — which town made your list?
Subscribe to US Historians for new videos every week.
🔔 New videos every week
affordable small towns 2026, cheap homes USA, low crime towns, Midwest real estate, where to move 2026
Disclaimer: Content sourced externally. For copyright issues, please contact us via our "About" page before filing a claim.
This video is for informational purposes only — always verify current prices and crime data before making a moving decision.
#Under100K #AffordableLiving #CheapHouses #SafeTowns #BestPlacesToLive #Midwest #RealEstate2026 #SmallTownLiving #USHistorians #MovingTo2026
