5 Key Takeaways: States With the Most Fixer-Upper Homes
Briefly

Buying a fixer-upper presents a more affordable housing option as home prices increase. An analysis reveals that West Virginia has the highest concentration of fixer-uppers at over 9%, while Nevada has the lowest at 1.8%. Fixer-uppers are predominantly found in the Northeast and Midwest due to older housing stock, and are less common in the West where new construction is more prevalent. The median list price for fixer-uppers in West Virginia is $89,250, making it the most affordable, while Hawaii has the highest median at $796,500.
West Virginia has the highest share of fixer-uppers at over 9%, with Nevada having the lowest at 1.8%.
Fixer-uppers are more common in the Northeast and Midwest due to older housing stock, while the West has fewer opportunities because of newer homes.
West Virginia offers the most affordable fixer-uppers with a median list price of $89,250, while Hawaii leads with the most expensive fixer-uppers at $796,500.
States like West Virginia, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois, and New York offer significant fixer-upper options due to older housing stock and less new construction.
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