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Houses are no longer the best place for your money | Allison Schrager
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more…
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Key takeaway This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country.
Why this matters in The Waco
In Waco, the notion that houses are no longer the best place for your money may resonate differently, given the city's relatively more affordable housing market. While the median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, has skyrocketed to nearly $4 million, Waco's housing prices, though increasing, remain more modest. This disparity raises questions about the local implications of a shifting real estate landscape. As Waco continues to grow and attract new residents, it's crucial to consider how the city's housing market will be affected by broader trends. Will Waco's relatively affordable prices make it an attractive alternative for those priced out of other markets, or will the city's own growth lead to increased prices, making it less accessible to long-time residents? The answer will depend on factors like local development policies and the city's ability to balance growth with affordability.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more…
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