This is the fourth installment in Inman’s “12 in ’21” hot neighborhoods series, which explores areas with both booming real estate markets and dense amenities. To read previous stories in the series, click here.
As booming home price growth pushed buyers out of coastal hubs like New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and San Diego, an emerging class of vibrant and affordable secondary cities began capturing the hearts (and pockets) of young professionals looking for a place to call home.
These secondary cities are mostly dotted across the South and Midwest; however, there’s a standout city on the East Coast that provides a perfect mix of southern hospitality matched with the hustle and innovation of its northern neighbors.