Driven by strong local economies, tech sector job growth and relative affordability, Realtor.com forecasted its Top Housing Markets of 2022 will lead the nation in listing price appreciation and home sales growth next year. 

Concentrated in the Mountain West, Midwest and New England, this year's top 10 in rank order is: Salt Lake City, Utah, Boise, Idaho, Spokane, Wash., Indianapolis; Columbus, Ohio, Providence, R.I., Greenville, S.C., Seattle; Worcester, Mass.; and Tampa, Fla.

"This year's list spans a variety of geographic hotspots, reflecting how pandemic trends like the rise in remote work are enabling many homebuyers to explore new areas where their budgets stretch further," Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale said in prepared remarks. 

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