Several Florida cities make top 10 best for first-time home buyers

Three Florida cities rank in the top 10 best for first-time home buyers, with Palm Bay at No. 1 nationwide. Florida also has 26 cities in the top 300, including Tampa (No. 4) and Orlando (No. 9). Palm Bay offers many home listings, high millennial ownership, strong home appreciation, and low crime. However, Florida ranks lower in affordability, with Jacksonville as the highest at No. 113. Quality of life ranks higher, with Boca Raton, Miramar, and Tampa in the top 10.