U.S. metro home prices, Q2 2026
The most expensive and fastest-rising metro areas, plus regional medians — from the National Association of REALTORS® quarterly report.
What city living costs now
Median existing single-family home prices by metro area for the second quarter of 2026.
Source: National Association of REALTORS®, Q2 2026 Metro Area Prices (released Aug 4, 2026). Next update Oct 29, 2026.
Four regions, four very different markets
Prices climbed in the Northeast, Midwest and South in Q2 2026, while the West — still the priciest region — slipped slightly. The Northeast posted the fastest growth.
Median existing single-family price, Q2 2026, with year-over-year change. Source: NAR.
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