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    Average Salary Needed to Afford a Home in the U.S.

    We’ve all wondered when driving through a neighborhood, “how much does that home cost” or “what does someone have to make...

    • Stewart Woodward
    • July 16th, 2018
    • 1 min read

    We’ve all wondered when driving through a neighborhood, “how much does that home cost” or “what does someone have to make a year to afford that?” 

    Now you don’t have to wonder!

    We put together the average salary you may need to afford the average priced home in each state throughout the U.S. Have some fun with this and check out what you could afford in other states!

     

    *Disclaimer* Based on a 30-year mortgage with a 10% down payment.

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    Stewart Woodward

    781-647-1552
    Stewart Woodward is a licensed real estate broker, longtime Waltham resident, and team leader of the Metro West HOME Team at REAL Broker—a technology-driven brokerage operating in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. His team serves buyers and sellers in Waltham, Watertown, Newton, Belmont, Arlington, and the greater Boston Metro West region. With 13 years of real estate experience, 90+ transactions, and $40+ million in career sales, Stewart Woodward delivers results for both sellers and buyers. Strategic pricing that maximizes your home's value, local market knowledge that helps buyers find the right property at the right price, and negotiation expertise that gets deals done in competitive situations. As a certified Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and Military Relocation Professional (MRP), Stewart Woodward brings specialized expertise for sellers and military families. Running his own businesses has taught Stewart Woodward how to manage complex transactions, solve problems, and deliver what he promises. For sellers, that means listings marketed with professional photos, video, and strategy. For buyers, it means transactions that stay on track from offer to closing. Stewart Woodward is deeply involved in Metro West. His community leadership includes serving on nonprofit boards, chairing committees for historic preservation, advocating for affordable housing, and building relationships through chambers of commerce across Waltham, Watertown, and Newton. This deep local involvement means he knows these communities from the inside—the neighborhoods, the trends, and the people who shape them. Whether you're buying or selling in Metro West, Stewart Woodward has the experience and local knowledge to guide you homeward. The Metro West HOME Team operates from 9 Church Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. Work Hard. Be Kind.

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