This Connecticut City’s Challenges Make House Flipping a Risky Bet

Hoping to make your fortune flipping houses? Do you live in Connecticut? You might want to take a look at the latest house flipping data.

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According to study results published by Newsweek, New York City tops the list for house flipping, despite its high median listing price of $762,375. With over 35,000 active listings and strong buyer demand, demand clearly outweighs cost.

Houston ranks second, with a more affordable median price of $369,450 and 27,000 active listings, showing solid market activity.

For those seeking lower entry costs, Clarksdale, Mississippi offers the most budget-friendly market in the top 10, with a median price of $149,500 and a recent price increase of 0.66%

Here are the 10 Best Cities for House-Flipping in the U.S.

1. New York, NY
2. Houston, TX
3. Clarksdale, MS
4. Rochester, NY
5. Arlington, VA
6. Atlanta, GA
7. Hobbs, NM
8. Miami, FL
9. Philadelphia, PA
10. Chicago, IL

Here are the 10 Worst Cities for Flipping-Houses in the U.S.

1. Tampa, FL
2. Wabash, IN
3. Rockford, IL
4. Riverside, CA
5. St. Joseph, MO
6. Buffalo, NY
7. Carlsbad, NM
8. Hartford, CT
9. Saginaw, MI
10. Maysville, KY

It's been a tough week for Hartford, this is the second national study that put them in the basement this week. On Tuesday (2/18/25) we reported that Wallet Hub named Hartford the 6th worst capital city in America. Keep your head up Hartford, it can only get better.

I feel like house-flipping was the hottest thing in America from 2004-2014. There was a huge chunk of time where you could not turn on the TV without seeing someone doing demo and talking s---. I've never been a huge fan of real estate or home makeover shows, except "Love it or List it." That was a good show.

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