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Here in Dayton, the average home value is an incredibly sensible $83,000 and the countywide average is only a bit higher at $144,000. This is still a massive jump from even four years ago when those numbers were at $44k(!) and $90k, respectively. My house has probably doubled in value since I bought it four years ago, and most homes in my neighborhood are selling for over asking within a week. That said, the market is still so insanely affordable that even people without a college degree can snag a starter home in a decent neighborhood for under $150k.