Border town near California ranked among the most affordable cities for homebuyers
Yuma, Arizona, has been ranked as the fourth most affordable city for homebuyers in the United States, according to a WalletHub study. The city's median home price is significantly lower than many areas in California, making it an attractive option for those seeking affordable housing. Factors contributing to Yuma's ranking include low property taxes and home prices that align with local incomes.
- ▪Yuma was ranked the fourth most affordable city in the country to buy a home.
- ▪The median sale price of a home in Yuma was $336,000 last month, up 13.0% from the previous year.
- ▪California cities like Santa Monica and Santa Barbara ranked among the least affordable places to own a home.
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Lifestyle Border town near California ranked among the most affordable cities for homebuyers By Bianca Zalben Published May 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California may be home to some of the country’s priciest real estate, but just across the border, one desert city is quietly becoming a haven for bargain-hunting homebuyers. A new WalletHub study ranking the most affordable US cities for homebuyers found that no California metro cracked the top tier, while Yuma landed at number four overall nationwide.
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