Buying a home wasn’t easy this year, and it was particularly difficult in certain popular areas of the country. And now Zillow is revealing which were the most popular of the year.
- The real estate listing site has come out with their picks for the most popular places of 2021.
- Their picks are based on Zillow page-view traffic, available housing inventory, price appreciation and other housing barometers that indicate consumer demand.
- The overall most popular place on Zillow this year is South Lake Tahoe, which saw 5,469 views per listing.
- The area is known for its small town vibe, and easy commute to the Bay Area, Sacramento, Carson City and Reno.
Top Three Most Popular Places of 2021
- South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Calabasas, CA
- Malibu, CA
The site also picked popular places in a variety of categories, including:
- Most Popular Beach Town– Newport, OR
- Most Popular Retirement Town– Lavallette, NJ
- Most Popular Small Town– Calabasas, CA
- Most Popular Vacation Town– Big Bear Lake, CA
- Most Popular College Town– Tempe, AZ
Source: Zillow