There is no denying the affordability and inventory problems plaguing the Boston market, but that doesn’t negate the fact that it’s still considered one of the top real estate markets to watch in 2017, according to a joint report from the Urban Land Institute and PwC.

In a survey of more than 500 real estate professionals, around which ULI and PwC shape its annual report, Boston was ranked the overall No. 12 market to watch in 2017, with the consensus being that it’s a good market that’s getting better, and that it provides great opportunities for both investors and families (but most notably investors, as it’s ranked the No. 10 city for that demographic).

Praise for the Boston market included:

• How the city is a natural environment for technology and finance businesses to “flourish”
• Strong job creation from growth in the health care and tech sectors
• The area’s stable of celebrated colleges and universities

To see Boston’s full rankings and how it compares to other cities, see our table below:

• Overall
• Investment
• Development