Home buying guides by state

Pick your state to see first-time buyer programs, down payment assistance, 2026 loan limits, property taxes and top cities.

Alabama~$195,100 Alaska~$333,300 Arizona~$358,900 Arkansas~$175,300 California~$695,400 Colorado~$502,200 Connecticut~$343,200 Delaware~$326,800 District of Columbia~$724,600 Florida~$325,000 Georgia~$272,900 Hawaii~$808,200 Idaho~$376,000 Illinois~$250,500 Indiana~$201,600 Iowa~$195,900 Kansas~$203,400 Kentucky~$192,300 Louisiana~$208,700 Maine~$266,400 Maryland~$397,700 Massachusetts~$525,800 Michigan~$217,600 Minnesota~$305,500 Mississippi~$161,400 Missouri~$215,600 Montana~$338,100 Nebraska~$223,800 Nevada~$406,100 New Hampshire~$367,200 New Jersey~$427,600 New Mexico~$232,200 New York~$403,000 North Carolina~$259,400 North Dakota~$241,100 Ohio~$199,200 Oklahoma~$185,900 Oregon~$454,200 Pennsylvania~$240,500 Rhode Island~$368,800 South Carolina~$236,700 South Dakota~$236,800 Tennessee~$256,800 Texas~$260,400 Utah~$455,000 Vermont~$290,500 Virginia~$360,700 Washington~$519,800 West Virginia~$155,600 Wisconsin~$247,400 Wyoming~$285,100

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.