Top 100 Housing Opportunity Markets
A national market screen for identifying structurally undervalued housing markets
Housing markets are often described as “hot,” “affordable,” or “up-and-coming.” Those labels do not always explain whether local housing values are supported by the underlying economic characteristics of a place.
The Spera Top 100 Housing Opportunity Markets workbook provides a ranked national screen of municipalities where housing valuations, local fundamentals, and recent market momentum may point to overlooked opportunity.
Price: $29
One-time purchase. Digital Excel workbook delivered after payment.
Find markets that may be priced below their structural potential
The rankings are based on Spera Connect’s municipal housing intelligence framework, which compares observed housing values with the economic and demographic characteristics associated with housing demand.
The analysis considers factors such as:
- Household income
- Educational attainment
- Employment conditions
- Professional employment concentration
- Population scale
- Housing-market momentum
- State-level market context
The result is not simply a list of inexpensive places. It is a structured screen designed to identify markets where pricing may lag underlying fundamentals.
What you receive
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The downloadable Excel workbook includes:
- A ranked list of 100 housing opportunity markets
- Municipality and state
- Housing valuation measures
- Pricing Score
- Momentum Score
- Overall Opportunity Score
- Market archetype
- Supporting methodology and field definitions
- A sortable format for conducting your own market review
The workbook is designed to be practical, accessible, and easy to filter.
What the rankings can help you do
Use the workbook to:
- Discover markets that may not appear on conventional “best markets” lists
- Compare municipalities using a consistent national framework
- Develop an initial list for deeper research
- Support regional strategy, investment research, or business development
- Identify markets that may warrant customized analysis
Who this product is for
Housing and real estate professionals
Consultants and advisory firms
Economic development organizations
Municipal leaders
Investors conducting early-stage market screening
A screen: not a substitute for underwriting
The Top 100 workbook is designed as a national screening tool. It does not include property-level analysis, forecasts for individual investments, or full municipal due diligence.
Markets identified in the workbook should be evaluated further based on local conditions, neighborhood dynamics, supply pipelines, regulatory considerations, and the buyer’s specific objectives.
Get the top 100 housing opportunity markets
Gain immediate access to the ranked Excel workbook and begin exploring markets where housing prices may not yet fully reflect local economic fundamentals.
Price: $29
Need a deeper market assessment?
The full Spera housing intelligence report explains the underlying model, the relationship between housing values and municipal fundamentals, the market archetypes, and the strategic implications of valuation gaps.
Custom regional and municipal screens are also available for organizations with a specific geography or strategic question.