JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new study from online real estate company Zillow lists Jacksonville as one of the most favorable markets for homebuyers in the U.S., according to a report from News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Zillow’s study, released Jan. 26, ranks Jacksonville No. 4 on its list of buyer-friendly cities in 2026.
The study examined the 49 largest U.S. metros based on growth of home values, the amount a mortgage would demand from a family budget and buyer competition.
Indianapolis ranked No. 1, followed by Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina. After Jacksonville, the remainder of the Top 10 in order were Oklahoma City; Memphis, Tennessee; Detroit; Miami; Tampa and Pittsburgh.
According to the study, the cities listed high in the rankings offer a “relatively budget-friendly homes that have a combination of cooling prices now with expected appreciation ahead.”
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