Source: Forbes.com

In examining the 40 largest metropolian areas in the country, Atlanta ranks 10th by Forbes.com among the best cities to purchase a home. The report pointed to Atlanta’s high growth rate and median home price of $172,000 as one of the reasons for its high ranking. Home price appreciation over the past two years averaged seven percent among the top 10 cities.

  1. Houston
  2. Austin, Texas
  3. St. Louis
  4. Philadelphia
  5. San Antonio, Texas
  6. Dallas
  7. Charlotte, NC
  8. San Francisco
  9. Jacksonville, Fla
  10. Atlanta