U.S. Housing Market Overview
Warm MarketReal-time housing market data for real estate investors. Track median home prices, inventory levels, days on market, and competition metrics across every state and metro area.
Last updated: June 2026
Median Sale Price
$450K
↑ 2.2% YoY
Median Days on Market
42 days
↑ 5.0% YoY
Active Inventory
1,460,440
↓ 9.0% YoY
Homes Sold
464,811
↓ 4.6% YoY
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Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Market Summary
The United States housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $450K, up 2.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 42 days on the market, 5.0% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,460,440 homes for sale — 9.0% fewer than last year. With 3.1 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 648,351 new listings were added during this period, down 6.9% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 99.3% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 30.5% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.0% of listings have had a price drop.
24-Month Trends
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Hottest Markets
Fastest selling metros by days on market
Jacksonville, IL metro area
$158K
5 days
on market
Nacogdoches, TX metro area
$148K
5 days
on market
Springfield, IL metro area
$210K
7 days
on market
Grand Rapids, MI metro area
$370K
7 days
on market
Lancaster, PA metro area
$365K
7 days
on market
Reading, PA metro area
$305K
7 days
on market
La Grande, OR metro area
$385K
8 days
on market
State College, PA metro area
$400K
8 days
on market
Jamestown, ND metro area
$215K
8 days
on market
Rochester, NY metro area
$290K
8 days
on market
Coolest Markets
Slowest selling metros — potential buyer opportunities
Grants, NM metro area
$131K
423 days
on market
Zapata, TX metro area
$105K
352 days
on market
Sweetwater, TX metro area
$229K
304 days
on market
Eufaula, AL metro area
$503K
284 days
on market
Guymon, OK metro area
$255K
218 days
on market
Snyder, TX metro area
$294K
212 days
on market
Española, NM metro area
$488K
211 days
on market
Pearsall, TX metro area
$189K
199 days
on market
Bainbridge, GA metro area
$186K
180 days
on market
Indianola, MS metro area
$75K
178 days
on market
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