The disappearing middle class is not just a headline. It’s a reality that’s changing the face of many American communities.

San Francisco and the Bay Area are home to many of not just America’s, but the world’s, wealthiest companies and witnessed one of the most rapid real estate price escalations on the continent ...

While pricey hubs like San Francisco and Los Angeles drive the state average sky-high, there are pockets where affordability aligns with middle-class income.