Chris Gmyr

These days with the way the economy is looking and with the housing market in crisis, many people are looking for ways to save money, especially on housing and especially if they have a family to think of. Many places can be pretty expensive if you have a family, but some places in America allow you to get more for what you pay, or at least make the money go further. Here are some affordable suburbs in America to get you started. This way you can make a better decision about whether or not it is worth moving.

Many of these places are where people can live well for less money and still enjoy good schools, low crime rates, and not much travel time to and from work. Factors like, crime rate, education, travel time and affordability were all considered. The most affordable suburbs include:

Fishers, Indiana (Near Indianapolis)
Median Home Price: $213, 750
This place features reasonable property rates, a lower than average unemployment rate and scored well for safety. The school systems have expanded to accommodate the growing population as well.

Papillion, Nebraska
Median Home Price: $145,000
This suburb features golf courses, natural trails, parks, and many recreational opportunities. Many of the residents also only have about a twenty minute commute to and from work. Finally, students in this area score above average on national American College Tests.

Mililani Town, Hawaii
Median Home Price: $370,000
This community has a golf course, tech park, community centers, and shopping malls. It also features several schools, a low crime rate, and has many upper scale surrounding communities.

Clark, New Jersey
Median Home Price: $380,500
This community was once a farming community but now features several schools, is near many different medical centers, and has a golf course, tennis court, and parks.

Many people are looking for family friendly, safe neighborhoods near schools for their families. With this economy, these same people also want affordable places to live. After reviewing this list of some of the most affordable suburbs in America, you can now better determine what you may be looking for and if it is worth moving for or not.