Best Rural Areas by State
Expert-researched rankings of the top 5 rural areas for homeownership in each state. Compare land prices, property taxes, infrastructure, and find your perfect rural community.
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Arizona
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Prescott
Avg Price:$8.5K/acre
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California
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:5 Regions
Avg Price:$3K-$50K/acre
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Colorado
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:San Luis Valley
Avg Price:$12K/acre
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Florida
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:5 Regions
Avg Price:$8K-$45K/acre
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Georgia
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Lexington area
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Idaho
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Canyon County
Avg Price:$25K/acre
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Illinois
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Ottawa outskirts
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Minnesota
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Brainerd outskirts
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Montana
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Lewistown outskirts
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Nevada
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Lyon County
Avg Price:$8K/acre
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New Mexico
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:East Mountains
Avg Price:$2.8K/acre
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New York
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:5 Areas
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North Carolina
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:5 Areas
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Oregon
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Lake County
Avg Price:$8.5K/acre
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Pennsylvania
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:State College outskirts
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Tennessee
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Cumberland Plateau
Avg Price:$4-10K/acre
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Texas
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:5 Regions
Avg Price:$200-$50K/acre
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Utah
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Cedar City outskirts
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Virginia
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Fincastle area
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Washington
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Kittitas County
Avg Price:$32K/acre
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Wyoming
Top 5 Rural Areas
#1 Area:Laramie outskirts
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