U.S. Housing Market Overview
Cool 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: April 2026
Median Sale Price
$437K
↑ 1.2% YoY
Median Days on Market
55 days
↑ 12.2% YoY
Active Inventory
1,314,690
↓ 4.9% YoY
Homes Sold
412,228
↑ 1.5% YoY
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Market Summary
The United States housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $437K, up 1.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 55 days on the market, 12.2% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,314,690 homes for sale — 4.9% fewer than last year. With 3.2 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 620,105 new listings were added during this period, down 1.6% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.7% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 25.6% of homes sell above their asking price. 18.3% of listings have had a price drop.
24-Month Trends
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Hottest Markets
Fastest selling metros by days on market
Big Spring, TX metro area
$215K
2 days
on market
Rochester, NY metro area
$256K
9 days
on market
Clarksdale, MS metro area
$135K
10 days
on market
San Jose, CA metro area
$1.64M
10 days
on market
Warren, PA metro area
$168K
11 days
on market
Lancaster, PA metro area
$350K
12 days
on market
Seattle, WA metro area
$833K
12 days
on market
Reading, PA metro area
$290K
13 days
on market
San Francisco, CA metro area
$1.72M
13 days
on market
Douglas, GA metro area
$385K
14 days
on market
Coolest Markets
Slowest selling metros — potential buyer opportunities
Zapata, TX metro area
$155K
372 days
on market
Eufaula, AL metro area
$390K
328 days
on market
Jamestown, ND metro area
$216K
244 days
on market
Fort Dodge, IA metro area
$53K
241 days
on market
Gillette, WY metro area
$449K
193 days
on market
Hereford, TX metro area
$185K
192 days
on market
Guymon, OK metro area
$291K
190 days
on market
Natchitoches, LA metro area
$234K
190 days
on market
Silver City, NM metro area
$253K
187 days
on market
Ukiah, CA metro area
$616K
184 days
on market
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