Atlanta is one of the best markets for first-time homebuyers

Atlanta ranks as the 4th best U.S. market for first-time homebuyers due to affordable rents, with renters spending a median 22.3% of income on housing, and 4.3 affordable home listings per 100 renter households. Nearly 45.2% of listings are affordable to median-income households, and the city has a strong population of prime homebuying age residents. Other top markets include Jacksonville, Birmingham, and San Antonio.