Starter homes are still well below $1 million in most of the country, and the number of cities meeting that criteria has actually declined from 239 at the start of 2025, Zillow noted.

In more than 230 U.S. cities, $1 million is only enough for a starter home, according to a new report. The Zillow analysis found that the typical “starter home” was worth at least $1 million in 233 ...