The average home price by metro table lists 2025 median home prices for 50+ major US metro areas. Data is sourced from Zillow, NAR, and Census Bureau estimates. Use this reference for relocation planning, housing market research, and cost-of-living comparisons.
Median Home Prices by Metro Area (2025 Estimates)
| Metro Area | State | Median Price | YoY Change |
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Estimates based on 2024–2025 market data. Verify with local agents for current listings.
How to Use the Average Home Price by Metro Reference
The average home price by metro comparison helps you understand relative housing costs when considering relocation or investment. Median prices reflect the midpoint of all sales — half of homes sold for more, half for less — making it more representative than the mean, which is skewed by luxury properties.
Why Metro Prices Vary So Widely
Housing costs reflect local incomes, job market strength, zoning restrictions, geographic constraints, and migration patterns. Coastal metros (San Francisco, New York, Seattle) have seen decades of demand growth combined with restrictive zoning that limits new construction. Sun Belt metros (Austin, Phoenix, Tampa) grew rapidly but zoning reforms allowed more supply, moderating price growth compared to coastal markets.
Using This Data
These are metro-wide medians — prices vary significantly within a metro by neighborhood, school district, and proximity to employment centers. Use these figures as starting points for research, then verify with local real estate agents, Zillow, Redfin, or Realtor.com for current market conditions. The YoY change shown reflects the general market direction as of early 2025.
FAQ
Is this home price reference free?
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What is the most expensive housing market in the US?
San Jose (Silicon Valley), San Francisco, and Honolulu consistently have the highest median home prices, often exceeding $1 million for single-family homes. New York City, Los Angeles, and Seattle also rank among the most expensive metros.
What is the most affordable housing market?
Mid-sized Midwest and Southern cities typically have the most affordable housing relative to incomes. Cities like Detroit, Cleveland, Memphis, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City often have median home prices under $200,000 — a fraction of coastal markets.
How much did home prices increase in recent years?
US median home prices rose dramatically from 2020–2022 (40–50% in many markets) due to pandemic-driven demand, low rates, and limited inventory. 2023–2024 saw price stabilization or modest declines in some high-cost markets. Most mid-tier markets maintained gains. 2025 prices reflect a higher baseline than pre-pandemic levels.
Should I use median or average home price?
Median is generally more useful — it's the middle value and less affected by a few very expensive or cheap homes. The mean (average) can be skewed by luxury properties. For most housing market analysis, median price is the standard metric used by Zillow, Redfin, NAR, and government statistics.