With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.

While the national housing supply recently reached a four-year high, buying a home in some U.S. cities may be especially difficult in 2025, a new Zillow report suggests. To make its predictions, Zillow reviewed multiple factors — including how quickly homes have been selling,

Zillow says relative affordability and job growth will be the key drivers among the most competitive markets for buyers in 2025.