By Dr. Tim Sandle
February 21, 2025
DIGITAL JOURNAL
The US housing. — © AFP
A recent study revealed the top ten big U.S. cities with the most affordable house renovations and Fort Worth is first, with an affordable median house price and one of the cheapest average pricings for a house renovation. The review further evals that Austin is ideal for modern renovation projects with the highest share of houses built since 2010 and a relatively new median house age of 20 years.
Another observation from the data is that Atlanta stands out for its strong per capita income and the highest rate of home improvement loans per 100,000.
These insights come from a recent study undertaken by Highland Cabinetry, who have revealed the top ten big U.S. cities with the most affordable house renovations.
The analysis evaluated key factors influencing renovation affordability, including median house price, average contractor rates, median house age, and the share of homes built since 2010. Additional metrics, such as income per capita, housing unit occupancy rates, and home improvement loan activity (total and per 100,000 residents), were incorporated to assess economic feasibility and renovation trends.
Each city was scored based on these parameters, with a higher score indicating a better balance of affordability and accessibility for home renovations. The study provides a comprehensive overview of cities where homeowners can achieve quality renovations at reasonable costs.
The top ten are:Fort Worth
Miami
Atlanta
Austin
Raleigh
Nashville
Jacksonville
Memphis
Houston
Mesa
From the above list, Fort Worth, Texas, ranks first with a score of 89.87. The city offers an affordable median house price of $299,000 and some of the lowest renovation costs starting at $54,000. With 22.5 percent of its homes built after 2010, Fort Worth provides ample opportunities for affordable and modern updates.
Miami, Florida, takes second place with a score of 77.48. While its median house price of $584,000 is nearly double that of Fort Worth, Miami stands out with the lowest contractor rates in the study at $23.46 per hour. It also leads in home improvement loans per capita, showing its homeowners’ strong interest in renovations.
Atlanta, Georgia, comes in third with a score of 75.43. The city has the highest per capita income on the list at $64K and the most active home improvement loan market, issuing about 2.3K loans per 100K residents.
Austin, Texas, comes in fourth with a score of 75.25. Its housing stock is the most modern, with 33.3 percent of homes built after 2010 and a median house age of just 20 years. This contrasts sharply with cities like Providence or Pittsburgh, where older homes dominate, and renovations are often driven by necessity rather than preference.
Raleigh, North Carolina, takes fifth place with a score of 74.42. With a median house price of $437,704 and 27.3 percent of homes built in the last decade, Raleigh is both relatively affordable and has a strong demand for home improvements.
Nashville, Tennessee, ranks sixth with a score of 73.22 and Jacksonville, Florida, takes seventh place with a score of 72.23. Jacksonville has the lowest median house price on the list at $290,000. Memphis, Tennessee, holds the eighth spot with a score of 71.59.
Houston, Texas, takes ninth place with a score of 71.38. As the third Texas city on the list, it has 23.1 percent of its homes built after 2010. While its renovation costs are similar to Austin’s, Houston’s vast population and housing market offer homeowners a range of opportunities for upgrades and improvements. Mesa, Arizona, rounds out the top ten with a score of 70.46.
The US housing. — © AFP
A recent study revealed the top ten big U.S. cities with the most affordable house renovations and Fort Worth is first, with an affordable median house price and one of the cheapest average pricings for a house renovation. The review further evals that Austin is ideal for modern renovation projects with the highest share of houses built since 2010 and a relatively new median house age of 20 years.
Another observation from the data is that Atlanta stands out for its strong per capita income and the highest rate of home improvement loans per 100,000.
These insights come from a recent study undertaken by Highland Cabinetry, who have revealed the top ten big U.S. cities with the most affordable house renovations.
The analysis evaluated key factors influencing renovation affordability, including median house price, average contractor rates, median house age, and the share of homes built since 2010. Additional metrics, such as income per capita, housing unit occupancy rates, and home improvement loan activity (total and per 100,000 residents), were incorporated to assess economic feasibility and renovation trends.
Each city was scored based on these parameters, with a higher score indicating a better balance of affordability and accessibility for home renovations. The study provides a comprehensive overview of cities where homeowners can achieve quality renovations at reasonable costs.
The top ten are:Fort Worth
Miami
Atlanta
Austin
Raleigh
Nashville
Jacksonville
Memphis
Houston
Mesa
From the above list, Fort Worth, Texas, ranks first with a score of 89.87. The city offers an affordable median house price of $299,000 and some of the lowest renovation costs starting at $54,000. With 22.5 percent of its homes built after 2010, Fort Worth provides ample opportunities for affordable and modern updates.
Miami, Florida, takes second place with a score of 77.48. While its median house price of $584,000 is nearly double that of Fort Worth, Miami stands out with the lowest contractor rates in the study at $23.46 per hour. It also leads in home improvement loans per capita, showing its homeowners’ strong interest in renovations.
Atlanta, Georgia, comes in third with a score of 75.43. The city has the highest per capita income on the list at $64K and the most active home improvement loan market, issuing about 2.3K loans per 100K residents.
Austin, Texas, comes in fourth with a score of 75.25. Its housing stock is the most modern, with 33.3 percent of homes built after 2010 and a median house age of just 20 years. This contrasts sharply with cities like Providence or Pittsburgh, where older homes dominate, and renovations are often driven by necessity rather than preference.
Raleigh, North Carolina, takes fifth place with a score of 74.42. With a median house price of $437,704 and 27.3 percent of homes built in the last decade, Raleigh is both relatively affordable and has a strong demand for home improvements.
Nashville, Tennessee, ranks sixth with a score of 73.22 and Jacksonville, Florida, takes seventh place with a score of 72.23. Jacksonville has the lowest median house price on the list at $290,000. Memphis, Tennessee, holds the eighth spot with a score of 71.59.
Houston, Texas, takes ninth place with a score of 71.38. As the third Texas city on the list, it has 23.1 percent of its homes built after 2010. While its renovation costs are similar to Austin’s, Houston’s vast population and housing market offer homeowners a range of opportunities for upgrades and improvements. Mesa, Arizona, rounds out the top ten with a score of 70.46.
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