Linton, IN

When people think of real estate, they often think of large, expensive homes in the suburbs. However, there is a lot to be said for buying a home in the city. One reason is that city homes are typically more affordable than suburban homes. In Linton, Indiana, for example, the median price of a home was $101,000 in 2016. That's significantly less than the median price of a home in Indianapolis ($225,000), and it's also much less than the median price of a home in nearby Carmel ($285,000).

Another reason to buy a city home is that city living has many benefits. For one thing, city residents tend to have more access to cultural attractions and nightlife than their suburban counterparts do. City life also tends to be more active and bustling than life in suburbia can be. This means that city residents are likely to have more opportunities for socializing and networking with other people.