For those interested in buying or selling a home within the next six months, knowing where home values are expected to increase is crucial. A city with rising home values signals economic growth and enhanced livability, but it could also lead to higher property taxes and potential pricing challenges for buyers. Here are the top 10 metro housing markets poised to experience the most significant home value increases in the latter half of 2025, according to a study by GOBankingRates based on Zillow data. These anticipated increases, though modest—no more than 0.70%—are approaching quickly.
10. Warner Robins, Georgia
– May 2025 home value: $245,746
– Projected 3-month home value change: 0.40%
– August 2025 projected home value: $246,729
– 3-month change in home value: $983
9. Syracuse, New York
– May 2025 home value: $248,781
– Projected 3-month home value change: 0.40%
– August 2025 projected home value: $249,776
– 3-month change in home value: $995
8. Duluth, Minnesota
– May 2025 home value: $253,239
– Projected 3-month home value change: 0.40%
– August 2025 projected home value: $254,252
– 3-month change in home value: $1,013
7. El Centro, California
– May 2025 home value: $365,428
– Projected 3-month home value change: 0.40%
– August 2025 projected home value: $366,890
– 3-month change in home value: $1,462
6. Yuma, Arizona
– May 2025 home value: $277,595
– Projected 3-month home value change: 0.50%
– August 2025 projected home value: $278,983
– 3-month change in home value: $1,388
5. Appleton, Wisconsin
– May 2025 home value: $336,330
– Projected 3-month home value change: 0.50%
– August 2025 projected home value: $338,012
– 3-month change in home value: $1,682
4. Utica, New York
– May 2025 home value: $214,760
– Projected 3-month home value change: 0.60%
– August 2025 projected home value: $216,048
– 3-month change in home value: $1,289
3. Buffalo, New York
– May 2025 home value
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Originally published on GOBankingRates.com: 10 Cities Expected to See Home Value Growth in the Second Half of 2025
