US Home Prices Still Going Up

Posted: May 19, 2026 | Source: www.floridarealtors.org

According to the most recent quarterly data from the National Association of Realtors, home prices increased in 71% of the US metro markets (167 out of 235) during the first quarter of 2026. This represents a decrease from 73% during the fourth quarter of 2025. Double-digit price increases were reported in 7% of metro areas (16 out of 235), up from 5% in the previous quarter.

The US median single-family home price rose 0.5% year-over-year to $404,300, down from 1.2% annual growth in the fourth quarter of 2025.