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: October 2026
Median Sale Price
$394K
↑ 1.3% YoY
Median Days on Market
51 days
↑ 4.1% YoY
Active Inventory
1,510,784
↑ 1.7% YoY
Homes Sold
282,433
↓ 4.3% YoY
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Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Market Summary
The United States housing market is cooling down. As of September 2026, the median home sale price is $394K, up 1.3% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 51 days on the market, 4.1% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,510,784 homes for sale — 1.7% more than last year. With 4.1 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 381,191 new listings were added during this period, down 0.4% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.5% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 21.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 19.8% of listings have had a price drop.
24-Month Trends
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Hottest Markets
Fastest selling metros by days on market
San Francisco, CA metro area
$1.70M
15 days
on market
San Jose, CA metro area
$1.55M
18 days
on market
Oakland, CA metro area
$908K
21 days
on market
Seattle, WA metro area
$793K
23 days
on market
Boston, MA metro area
$738K
27 days
on market
Kansas City, MO metro area
$359K
27 days
on market
Warren, MI metro area
$334K
28 days
on market
Newark, NJ metro area
$614K
29 days
on market
Cleveland, OH metro area
$264K
30 days
on market
St. Louis, MO metro area
$304K
30 days
on market
Coolest Markets
Slowest selling metros — potential buyer opportunities
Miami, FL metro area
$569K
96 days
on market
San Antonio, TX metro area
$304K
90 days
on market
Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area
$454K
86 days
on market
Austin, TX metro area
$417K
85 days
on market
West Palm Beach, FL metro area
$514K
76 days
on market
Jacksonville, FL metro area
$372K
72 days
on market
Nashville, TN metro area
$465K
72 days
on market
Charlotte, NC metro area
$404K
70 days
on market
Tampa, FL metro area
$369K
69 days
on market
Houston, TX metro area
$328K
66 days
on market
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