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: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$423K
↑ 1.1% YoY
Median Days on Market
66 days
↑ 11.9% YoY
Active Inventory
1,210,379
↓ 2.5% YoY
Homes Sold
279,784
↓ 8.3% YoY
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Market Summary
The United States housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $423K, up 1.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 66 days on the market, 11.9% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,210,379 homes for sale — 2.5% fewer than last year. With 4.3 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 446,490 new listings were added during this period, down 8.0% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 97.9% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 20.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 17.7% of listings have had a price drop.
24-Month Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Sale-to-List Ratio
Hottest Markets
Fastest selling metros by days on market
Springfield, IL metro area
$182K
9 days
on market
Liberal, KS metro area
$145K
12 days
on market
Big Spring, TX metro area
$233K
12 days
on market
Rochester, NY metro area
$250K
14 days
on market
Lancaster, PA metro area
$322K
16 days
on market
Warren, PA metro area
$208K
17 days
on market
Hobbs, NM metro area
$270K
17 days
on market
Vermillion, SD metro area
$280K
18 days
on market
Buffalo, NY metro area
$260K
19 days
on market
Alice, TX metro area
$89K
22 days
on market
Coolest Markets
Slowest selling metros — potential buyer opportunities
Midland, TX metro area
$263K
325 days
on market
St. Marys, PA metro area
$435K
259 days
on market
Gillette, WY metro area
$599K
212 days
on market
Elkins, WV metro area
$269K
208 days
on market
Odessa, TX metro area
$160K
195 days
on market
Vineyard Haven, MA metro area
$1.50M
186 days
on market
Hope, AR metro area
$104K
185 days
on market
Fort Polk South, LA metro area
$187K
183 days
on market
Beeville, TX metro area
$175K
183 days
on market
Fort Dodge, IA metro area
$100K
182 days
on market
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