Akron Leads Nation In Home Price Gains

Posted: May 8, 2026 | Source: finance.yahoo.com

Although the US median price of homes increased by just 0.5% year over year in 2025 to $404,300, many parts of the country are experiencing bigger returns. The Northeast has experienced some of the largest price increases, with property prices rising by over 5% in the first quarter. Prices in the Midwest, which is renowned for being more affordable, increased by about 4% annually, and Akron, Ohio had the largest annual home price increase in the country during the first quarter of 2026, rising by 12%. The average homeowner has amassed $128,100 in housing wealth over the last six years.