Real Estate 2023: 20 Most Competitive Housing Markets in America

Home prices are so high that when combined with current mortgage rates, the required payments are out of reach for most Americans. in some cities, demand remains high in spite of the cost, making some housing markets even more competitive than others.

To determine which are the most competitive housing markets in America, GOBankingRates sourced mean days to pending and for-sale inventory in metro areas across the U.S. from Zillow Research Data. Here are the 20 most competitive cities, presented in reverse order.