The Hottest Real Estate Markets of 2022 According to Realtor.com

Salt Lake City in Utah: Photo by Brent Pace

​By Colin O'Leary
December 21st, 2021

​Americans are on the move. More and more people are working remotely. It's a trend that will only continue. This trend has led to an exodus in some markets and a boom in others. Realtor.com has released its projections for the hottest housing markets in the U.S. in 2022. Below are the top 10 areas positioned for the most growth according to the site. The real estate site reported that the top markets on the list all have strong local economies, vibrant cultures, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The combination of these factors are attracting remote workers to these communities from all across the country. Home values are on these rise in these markets where competition for homes has become fierce. 

Salt Lake City in Utah topped the list for the housing market positioned for the highest growth in 2022. Realtor.com projects homes to rise 8.5% in value. Salt Lake City is a small city known for its low crime and great outdoor recreation opportunities. The top three housing markets were in the west. Boise City in Idaho came in at number two followed by Spokane-Spokane Valley in Washington state.

See the full report here