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U.S. cities with $1M 'starter homes' hit record high. California tops the list
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sharon Song , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this development can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, which provides details on the current state of the US housing market.
New data indicates a record high number of US cities have starter homes priced at $1 million or more. California is at the forefront of this trend, with the state having the most cities where entry-level homes exceed this price point. Further information on this development can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, which provides details on the current state of the US housing market.
For those looking for more specific information on the cities and areas affected, the source is available for more in-depth analysis of the record high prices of starter homes in the US.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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