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St. Pete ranks #2 in best places to own a home! - Power Design

Written by Power Design | Jul 30, 2019 4:00:00 AM

According to a recent article by CNBC, there’s a new report showing the best cities in which to own a home and save on taxes. St. Petersburg (where Power Design is headquartered) is #2 on the list, right behind Hialeah! Tampa ranked close behind at #6 with a median home value of $221,100.

The list was analyzed by GoBankingRates, who looked at median home values, state and local tax rates, income, and property taxes to determine the best spots with a combination of low taxes and affordable homes.

Here are the top 3 cities according to GoBankingRates:

Hialeah, Florida
Median home value: $286,300
State income tax rate: 0%
Effective property tax rate: 0.513%

St. Petersburg, Florida
Median home value: $216,400
State income tax rate: 0%
Effective property tax rate: 0.647%

North Las Vegas, Nevada
Median home value: $261,500
State income tax rate: 0%
Effective property tax rate: 0.529%

Read CNBC’s article for the full list!