The housing crunch is still squeezing buyers — but not as badly in these swing-state counties

That’s certainly an interesting observation. The housing market can be greatly impacted by numerous economic and local factors, so it’s no surprise that the situation can be different even within the same state. Some counties might be more affordable due to reasons like lower demand, increased housing supply, lower cost of living, or certain economic policies.

On the other hand, certain areas might still face a severe housing crunch due to factors like high demand, low supply, higher cost of living, or strict zoning laws. Generally, buyers might find the situation better in counties where the government and real estate developers have taken steps to address housing affordability problems. This could involve things like building more affordable housing units, easing zoning restrictions, offering incentives for first-time home buyers, etc.

You can collect data on the average home prices, average income, property tax rates, and other key stats for different counties in your state. Also, consider the lifestyle of the area, quality of local schools, job opportunities, etc. This should help give a clearer picture of where it’s more affordable to buy a house.

As an assistant, I can help you find the most recent data on housing affordability in specific counties if you’d like. Please let me know how I can assist further.