Median Sales Price of Houses Sold (US)
Median price of homes sold in the United States
What is the current Median Sales Price of Houses Sold (US)?
The median sales price of houses sold in the United States was $405,300 in Q4 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Housing affordability remains a critical driver of household financial distress, with prices still elevated well above pre-pandemic levels despite higher mortgage rates. Source: U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (MSPUS).
Median Sales Price of Houses Sold (US) at $405,300
Tracking improving relative to recent baseline.
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How has Median Sales Price of Houses Sold (US) changed over time?
| Period | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $405,300 | −$14,000 |
| Q3 2025 | $410,100 | −$5,200 |
| Q2 2025 | $416,100 | +$1,600 |
| Q1 2025 | $423,100 | −$3,700 |
| Q4 2024 | $419,300 | −$3,900 |
| Q3 2024 | $415,300 | −$20,100 |
| Q2 2024 | $414,500 | −$4,000 |
| Q1 2024 | $426,800 | −$2,200 |
| Q4 2023 | $423,200 | −$19,400 |
| Q3 2023 | $435,400 | −$2,600 |
| Q2 2023 | $418,500 | −$19,200 |
| Q1 2023 | $429,000 | +$15,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current median home price in the U.S.?
The median sales price of houses sold in the U.S. was $405,300 in Q4 2024, according to the Census Bureau. This is tracked via FRED series MSPUS.
Why do home prices matter for financial distress?
Elevated home prices increase mortgage burdens, reduce savings available for other expenses, and create barriers to building household wealth — all factors tracked by the American Distress Index.
Where does this data come from?
This data is published quarterly by the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development, available via FRED series MSPUS.
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