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fort-campbell | Fort Campbell | Campbell | army | {
"city": "Clarksville",
"state": "TN",
"county": "Montgomery"
} | 26,000 | Home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), "The Screaming Eagles." | Clarksville | 10 min | 285,000 | 1,450 | A-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1793,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6127,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -343
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Clarksville is a popular choice for Campbell families. A-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-campbell | Fort Campbell | Campbell | army | {
"city": "Clarksville",
"state": "TN",
"county": "Montgomery"
} | 26,000 | Home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), "The Screaming Eagles." | Oak Grove, KY | 5 min | 225,000 | 1,200 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1415,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4838,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -215
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Oak Grove, KY offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Campbell. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-campbell | Fort Campbell | Campbell | army | {
"city": "Clarksville",
"state": "TN",
"county": "Montgomery"
} | 26,000 | Home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), "The Screaming Eagles." | Hopkinsville, KY | 20 min | 195,000 | 1,100 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1226,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4193,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -126
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Hopkinsville, KY offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Campbell. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-campbell | Fort Campbell | Campbell | army | {
"city": "Clarksville",
"state": "TN",
"county": "Montgomery"
} | 26,000 | Home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), "The Screaming Eagles." | Pleasant View | 25 min | 265,000 | 1,350 | B+ rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1667,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5697,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -317
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Pleasant View offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Campbell. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
nas-memphis | Naval Support Activity Mid-South | NSA Mid-South | navy | {
"city": "Millington",
"state": "TN",
"county": "Shelby"
} | 7,500 | Home to Navy Personnel Command and largest Navy Human Resources center. | Millington | 5 min | 185,000 | 1,100 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1164,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 3977,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -64
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Millington offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to NSA Mid-South. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
nas-memphis | Naval Support Activity Mid-South | NSA Mid-South | navy | {
"city": "Millington",
"state": "TN",
"county": "Shelby"
} | 7,500 | Home to Navy Personnel Command and largest Navy Human Resources center. | Arlington | 15 min | 325,000 | 1,650 | A-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 2044,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6987,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -394
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Arlington is a popular choice for NSA Mid-South families. A-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
nas-memphis | Naval Support Activity Mid-South | NSA Mid-South | navy | {
"city": "Millington",
"state": "TN",
"county": "Shelby"
} | 7,500 | Home to Navy Personnel Command and largest Navy Human Resources center. | Atoka | 10 min | 275,000 | 1,400 | A-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1730,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5912,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -330
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Atoka offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to NSA Mid-South. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-liberty | Fort Liberty | Liberty | army | {
"city": "Fayetteville",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Cumberland"
} | 54,000 | Home to XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne, and Army Special Operations Command. | Fayetteville | 10 min | 245,000 | 1,350 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1541,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5268,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -191
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Fayetteville is a popular choice for Liberty families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-liberty | Fort Liberty | Liberty | army | {
"city": "Fayetteville",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Cumberland"
} | 54,000 | Home to XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne, and Army Special Operations Command. | Raeford | 15 min | 225,000 | 1,200 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1415,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4838,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -215
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Raeford offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Liberty. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-liberty | Fort Liberty | Liberty | army | {
"city": "Fayetteville",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Cumberland"
} | 54,000 | Home to XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne, and Army Special Operations Command. | Sanford | 35 min | 265,000 | 1,300 | B+ rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1667,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5697,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -367
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Sanford offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Liberty. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
camp-lejeune | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | Lejeune | marines | {
"city": "Jacksonville",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Onslow"
} | 47,000 | Home to II Marine Expeditionary Force and largest Marine Corps base on East Coast. | Jacksonville | 10 min | 235,000 | 1,300 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1478,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5053,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -178
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Jacksonville is a popular choice for Lejeune families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
camp-lejeune | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | Lejeune | marines | {
"city": "Jacksonville",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Onslow"
} | 47,000 | Home to II Marine Expeditionary Force and largest Marine Corps base on East Coast. | Sneads Ferry | 20 min | 295,000 | 1,500 | B+ rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1855,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6342,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -355
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Sneads Ferry offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Lejeune. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
camp-lejeune | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | Lejeune | marines | {
"city": "Jacksonville",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Onslow"
} | 47,000 | Home to II Marine Expeditionary Force and largest Marine Corps base on East Coast. | Richlands | 25 min | 215,000 | 1,150 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1352,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4623,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -202
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Richlands offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Lejeune. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-moore | Fort Moore | Moore | army | {
"city": "Columbus",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Muscogee"
} | 30,000 | Home to Maneuver Center of Excellence, Infantry School, and Armor School. | Columbus | 15 min | 215,000 | 1,200 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1352,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4623,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -152
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Columbus is a popular choice for Moore families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-moore | Fort Moore | Moore | army | {
"city": "Columbus",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Muscogee"
} | 30,000 | Home to Maneuver Center of Excellence, Infantry School, and Armor School. | Phenix City, AL | 10 min | 195,000 | 1,100 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1226,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4193,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -126
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Phenix City, AL is a popular choice for Moore families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-moore | Fort Moore | Moore | army | {
"city": "Columbus",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Muscogee"
} | 30,000 | Home to Maneuver Center of Excellence, Infantry School, and Armor School. | Midland | 20 min | 245,000 | 1,300 | A-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1541,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5268,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -241
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Midland offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Moore. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-stewart | Fort Stewart | Stewart | army | {
"city": "Hinesville",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Liberty"
} | 21,000 | Home to 3rd Infantry Division, largest Army installation east of Mississippi. | Hinesville | 5 min | 225,000 | 1,250 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1415,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4838,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -165
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Hinesville is a popular choice for Stewart families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-stewart | Fort Stewart | Stewart | army | {
"city": "Hinesville",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Liberty"
} | 21,000 | Home to 3rd Infantry Division, largest Army installation east of Mississippi. | Richmond Hill | 25 min | 325,000 | 1,600 | A-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 2044,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6987,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -444
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Richmond Hill is a popular choice for Stewart families. A-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-stewart | Fort Stewart | Stewart | army | {
"city": "Hinesville",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Liberty"
} | 21,000 | Home to 3rd Infantry Division, largest Army installation east of Mississippi. | Midway | 15 min | 195,000 | 1,100 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1226,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4193,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -126
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Midway offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Stewart. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
nas-jacksonville | Naval Air Station Jacksonville | NAS Jax | navy | {
"city": "Jacksonville",
"state": "FL",
"county": "Duval"
} | 23,000 | Third largest naval installation, Sea Control Capital of the Atlantic. | Orange Park | 10 min | 295,000 | 1,500 | A-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1855,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6342,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -355
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Orange Park is a popular choice for NAS Jax families. A-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
nas-jacksonville | Naval Air Station Jacksonville | NAS Jax | navy | {
"city": "Jacksonville",
"state": "FL",
"county": "Duval"
} | 23,000 | Third largest naval installation, Sea Control Capital of the Atlantic. | Middleburg | 25 min | 285,000 | 1,400 | B+ rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1793,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6127,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -393
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Middleburg offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to NAS Jax. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
nas-jacksonville | Naval Air Station Jacksonville | NAS Jax | navy | {
"city": "Jacksonville",
"state": "FL",
"county": "Duval"
} | 23,000 | Third largest naval installation, Sea Control Capital of the Atlantic. | Green Cove Springs | 30 min | 295,000 | 1,450 | B+ rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1855,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6342,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -405
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Green Cove Springs offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to NAS Jax. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
macdill-afb | MacDill Air Force Base | MacDill | air-force | {
"city": "Tampa",
"state": "FL",
"county": "Hillsborough"
} | 13,000 | Home to CENTCOM and SOCOM on Tampa Bay peninsula. | South Tampa | 10 min | 485,000 | 2,200 | A-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 3050,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 10428,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -850
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | South Tampa is a popular choice for MacDill families. A-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
macdill-afb | MacDill Air Force Base | MacDill | air-force | {
"city": "Tampa",
"state": "FL",
"county": "Hillsborough"
} | 13,000 | Home to CENTCOM and SOCOM on Tampa Bay peninsula. | Brandon | 20 min | 345,000 | 1,700 | B+ rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 2170,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 7417,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -470
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Brandon is a popular choice for MacDill families. B+ rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
macdill-afb | MacDill Air Force Base | MacDill | air-force | {
"city": "Tampa",
"state": "FL",
"county": "Hillsborough"
} | 13,000 | Home to CENTCOM and SOCOM on Tampa Bay peninsula. | Riverview | 25 min | 365,000 | 1,750 | A-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 2296,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 7847,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -546
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Riverview is a popular choice for MacDill families. A-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
robins-afb | Robins Air Force Base | Robins | air-force | {
"city": "Warner Robins",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Houston"
} | 23,000 | Home to Air Force Materiel Command, largest industrial complex in Georgia. | Warner Robins | 5 min | 225,000 | 1,250 | B+ rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1415,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4838,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -165
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Warner Robins is a popular choice for Robins families. B+ rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
robins-afb | Robins Air Force Base | Robins | air-force | {
"city": "Warner Robins",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Houston"
} | 23,000 | Home to Air Force Materiel Command, largest industrial complex in Georgia. | Perry | 15 min | 235,000 | 1,200 | B+ rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1478,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5053,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -278
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Perry offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Robins. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
robins-afb | Robins Air Force Base | Robins | air-force | {
"city": "Warner Robins",
"state": "GA",
"county": "Houston"
} | 23,000 | Home to Air Force Materiel Command, largest industrial complex in Georgia. | Kathleen | 15 min | 275,000 | 1,350 | A-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1730,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5912,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -380
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Kathleen offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Robins. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
jb-charleston | Joint Base Charleston | JB Charleston | air-force | {
"city": "Charleston",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Berkeley"
} | 22,000 | Major airlift hub combining Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station. | Goose Creek | 10 min | 295,000 | 1,500 | B+ rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1855,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6342,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -355
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Goose Creek is a popular choice for JB Charleston families. B+ rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
jb-charleston | Joint Base Charleston | JB Charleston | air-force | {
"city": "Charleston",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Berkeley"
} | 22,000 | Major airlift hub combining Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station. | Summerville | 20 min | 325,000 | 1,600 | A-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 2044,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6987,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -444
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Summerville is a popular choice for JB Charleston families. A-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
jb-charleston | Joint Base Charleston | JB Charleston | air-force | {
"city": "Charleston",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Berkeley"
} | 22,000 | Major airlift hub combining Charleston AFB and Naval Weapons Station. | Moncks Corner | 25 min | 265,000 | 1,350 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1667,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5697,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -317
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Moncks Corner offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to JB Charleston. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-jackson | Fort Jackson | Jackson | army | {
"city": "Columbia",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Richland"
} | 36,000 | Largest Initial Entry Training Center, trains 50% of all soldiers. | Columbia NE | 10 min | 245,000 | 1,300 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1541,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5268,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -241
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Columbia NE is a popular choice for Jackson families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-jackson | Fort Jackson | Jackson | army | {
"city": "Columbia",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Richland"
} | 36,000 | Largest Initial Entry Training Center, trains 50% of all soldiers. | Blythewood | 20 min | 325,000 | 1,600 | A-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 2044,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 6987,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -444
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Blythewood offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Jackson. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-jackson | Fort Jackson | Jackson | army | {
"city": "Columbia",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Richland"
} | 36,000 | Largest Initial Entry Training Center, trains 50% of all soldiers. | Elgin | 15 min | 265,000 | 1,350 | B+ rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1667,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5697,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -317
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Elgin offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Jackson. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
shaw-afb | Shaw Air Force Base | Shaw | air-force | {
"city": "Sumter",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Sumter"
} | 12,000 | Home to 20th Fighter Wing, largest F-16 combat wing in Air Force. | Sumter | 10 min | 175,000 | 1,100 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1101,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 3762,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -1
} | Strong buy - VA payment competitive with rent | Sumter is a popular choice for Shaw families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
shaw-afb | Shaw Air Force Base | Shaw | air-force | {
"city": "Sumter",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Sumter"
} | 12,000 | Home to 20th Fighter Wing, largest F-16 combat wing in Air Force. | Dalzell | 5 min | 165,000 | 1,000 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1038,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 3547,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -38
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Dalzell offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Shaw. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
shaw-afb | Shaw Air Force Base | Shaw | air-force | {
"city": "Sumter",
"state": "SC",
"county": "Sumter"
} | 12,000 | Home to 20th Fighter Wing, largest F-16 combat wing in Air Force. | Wedgefield | 15 min | 195,000 | 1,150 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1226,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4193,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -76
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Wedgefield offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Shaw. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-knox | Fort Knox | Knox | army | {
"city": "Radcliff",
"state": "KY",
"county": "Hardin"
} | 10,000 | Home to Human Resources Command and Cadet Command. | Radcliff | 5 min | 185,000 | 1,100 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1164,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 3977,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -64
} | Strong buy - VA payment competitive with rent | Radcliff is a popular choice for Knox families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-knox | Fort Knox | Knox | army | {
"city": "Radcliff",
"state": "KY",
"county": "Hardin"
} | 10,000 | Home to Human Resources Command and Cadet Command. | Elizabethtown | 15 min | 225,000 | 1,250 | B+ rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1415,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4838,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -165
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Elizabethtown is a popular choice for Knox families. B+ rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
fort-knox | Fort Knox | Knox | army | {
"city": "Radcliff",
"state": "KY",
"county": "Hardin"
} | 10,000 | Home to Human Resources Command and Cadet Command. | Vine Grove | 10 min | 175,000 | 1,050 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1101,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 3762,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -51
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | Vine Grove offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Knox. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
mcas-cherry-point | MCAS Cherry Point | Cherry Point | marines | {
"city": "Havelock",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Craven"
} | 13,000 | Home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, largest MCAS on East Coast. | Havelock | 5 min | 225,000 | 1,250 | B-rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1415,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4838,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -165
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | Havelock is a popular choice for Cherry Point families. B-rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
mcas-cherry-point | MCAS Cherry Point | Cherry Point | marines | {
"city": "Havelock",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Craven"
} | 13,000 | Home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, largest MCAS on East Coast. | New Bern | 20 min | 275,000 | 1,400 | B+ rated | false | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1730,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 5912,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -330
} | Evaluate - payment higher than rent but builds equity | New Bern is a popular choice for Cherry Point families. B+ rated schools available. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
mcas-cherry-point | MCAS Cherry Point | Cherry Point | marines | {
"city": "Havelock",
"state": "NC",
"county": "Craven"
} | 13,000 | Home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, largest MCAS on East Coast. | James City | 15 min | 195,000 | 1,100 | B-rated | true | {
"estimatedVAPayment": 1226,
"downPayment": 0,
"fundingFee": 4193,
"noPMI": true,
"rentVsBuy": -126
} | Consider USDA for $0 down with lower fees than VA | James City offers USDA eligibility AND proximity to Cherry Point. Best of both worlds with $0 down options. | Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 | WTLT Military Base Housing Guide | 2026-01-15T00:00:00 |
Military Base Housing Guide 2026
Housing market intelligence for 43 areas near 14 major military installations across the Southeast. Includes median prices, rents, school ratings, USDA eligibility, and VA payment analysis.
Covered Bases
Fort Campbell (TN), NSA Mid-South (TN), Fort Liberty (NC), Camp Lejeune (NC), Fort Moore (GA), Fort Stewart (GA), NAS Jacksonville (FL), MacDill AFB (FL), Robins AFB (GA), JB Charleston (SC), Fort Jackson (SC), Shaw AFB (SC), Fort Knox (KY), MCAS Cherry Point (NC)
Expert
Beau Thompson, MLO NMLS #1615561 - VA Loan Specialist
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