What this tracks
Home prices, rent trends, and affordability by market — plus how mortgage rates change what you can actually afford.
Why it matters to you
Housing is the biggest bill most people pay. Seeing where prices and rents are heading in your area turns the rent-versus-buy question from a guess into a decision.
For example
A young couple can see whether buying in their area beats renting right now — and how much house their budget really supports at today's rates.
U.S. median existing-home sale price, by year
Home prices set the biggest number in most working budgets — and they've moved fast.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $300K |
| 2021 | $347K |
| 2022 | $386K |
| 2023 | $389K |
| 2024 | $407K |
Representative U.S. medians, rounded to the nearest thousand.
Build on it
Turn this into action with the related bricks:
- Home Ownership & Real EstateThe biggest wealth move. Do it right.
- HousingYour biggest expense. Nail it.
See where you stand
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