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  1. Average sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. 1965-2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Nov 19, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. 1965-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/240991/average-sales-prices-of-new-homes-sold-in-the-us/
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    Nov 19, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The average sales price of new homes in the United States experienced a slight decrease in 2024, dropping to 512,2000 U.S. dollars from the peak of 521,500 U.S. dollars in 2022. This decline came after years of substantial price increases, with the average price surpassing 400,000 U.S. dollars for the first time in 2021. The recent cooling in the housing market reflects broader economic trends and changing consumer sentiment towards homeownership. Factors influencing home prices and affordability The rapid rise in home prices over the past few years has been driven by several factors, including historically low mortgage rates and increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market has since slowed down, with the number of home sales declining by over two million between 2021 and 2023. This decline can be attributed to rising mortgage rates and decreased affordability. The Housing Affordability Index hit a record low of 98.1 in 2023, indicating that the median-income family could no longer afford a median-priced home. Future outlook for the housing market Despite the recent cooling, experts forecast a potential recovery in the coming years. The Freddie Mac House Price Index showed a growth of 6.5 percent in 2023, which is still above the long-term average of 4.4 percent since 1990. However, homebuyer sentiment remains low across all age groups, with people aged 45 to 64 expressing the most pessimistic outlook. The median sales price of existing homes is expected to increase slightly until 2025, suggesting that affordability challenges may persist in the near future.

  2. Typical price of single-family homes in the U.S. 2020-2024, by state

    • statista.com
    Updated Apr 16, 2022
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    Statista (2022). Typical price of single-family homes in the U.S. 2020-2024, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1041708/typical-home-value-single-family-homes-usa-by-state/
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    Apr 16, 2022
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In the United States, Hawaii was the state with the most expensive housing, with the typical value of single-family homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range exceeding ******* U.S. dollars. Unsurprisingly, Hawaii also ranked top as the state with the highest cost of living. Meanwhile, a property was the least expensive in West Virginia, where it cost under ******* U.S. dollars to buy the typical single-family home. Single-family home prices increased across most states in the United States between December 2023 and December 2024, except in Louisiana, Florida, and the District of Colombia. According to the Federal Housing Association, house appreciation in 13 states exceeded **** percent in 2023.

  3. UK House Price Index: data downloads January 2024

    • gov.uk
    Updated Mar 20, 2024
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    HM Land Registry (2024). UK House Price Index: data downloads January 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/uk-house-price-index-data-downloads-january-2024
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    Mar 20, 2024
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    GOV.UKhttp://gov.uk/
    Authors
    HM Land Registry
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    The UK House Price Index is a National Statistic.

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    Download the full UK House Price Index data below, or use our tool to https://landregistry.data.gov.uk/app/ukhpi?utm_medium=GOV.UK&utm_source=datadownload&utm_campaign=tool&utm_term=9.30_20_03_24" class="govuk-link">create your own bespoke reports.

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    Datasets are available as CSV files. Find out about republishing and making use of the data.

    Full file

    This file includes a derived back series for the new UK HPI. Under the UK HPI, data is available from 1995 for England and Wales, 2004 for Scotland and 2005 for Northern Ireland. A longer back series has been derived by using the historic path of the Office for National Statistics HPI to construct a series back to 1968.

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  4. Average house price in the UK 1995-2024, by country

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    Statista, Average house price in the UK 1995-2024, by country [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/751694/average-house-price-in-the-uk-by-country/
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    In December 2024, the average house price in England was pricier than in any other country. This considerable disparity in average house prices is in no small part down to the country's capital city, where the average asking price was more than double that of the UK’s average. Even in London, for those who can afford a mortgage, the savings made through buying over renting can be beneficial. What drives house prices? Average house prices are affected by several factors, including economic growth, unemployment, and interest rates. Housing supply also plays a considerable role, with a shortage of supply leading to increased competition and an upward push in prices. Conversely, an excess of housing means prices fall to stimulate buyers. House prices still set to grow The housing market in the UK is expected to continue to grow in the next years. By 2029,.the annual number of housing transactions is set to reach *** million. With transactions on the rise, the average house price is also set to rise.

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    United States Existing Home Sales Prices

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • zh.tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Oct 16, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States Existing Home Sales Prices [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/single-family-home-prices
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    xml, excel, json, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 16, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1968 - Oct 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Single Family Home Prices in the United States increased to 415200 USD in October from 412300 USD in September of 2025. This dataset provides - United States Existing Single Family Home Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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    Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Jul 24, 2025
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    (2025). Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSPUS
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    jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jul 24, 2025
    License

    https://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domainhttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domain

    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (MSPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q2 2025 about sales, median, housing, and USA.

  7. 🏑 Global Housing Market Analysis (2015-2024)

    • kaggle.com
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    Updated Mar 18, 2025
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    Atharva Soundankar (2025). 🏑 Global Housing Market Analysis (2015-2024) [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/atharvasoundankar/global-housing-market-analysis-2015-2024
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    zip(18363 bytes)Available download formats
    Dataset updated
    Mar 18, 2025
    Authors
    Atharva Soundankar
    License

    Apache License, v2.0https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
    License information was derived automatically

    Description

    This dataset provides insights into the global housing market, covering various economic factors from 2015 to 2024. It includes details about property prices, rental yields, interest rates, and household income across multiple countries. This dataset is ideal for real estate analysis, financial forecasting, and market trend visualization.

    πŸ“‘ Column Descriptions

    Column NameDescription
    CountryThe country where the housing market data is recorded 🌍
    YearThe year of observation πŸ“…
    Average House Price ($)The average price of houses in USD πŸ’°
    Median Rental Price ($)The median monthly rent for properties in USD 🏠
    Mortgage Interest Rate (%)The average mortgage interest rate percentage πŸ“‰
    Household Income ($)The average annual household income in USD 🏑
    Population Growth (%)The percentage increase in population over the year πŸ‘₯
    Urbanization Rate (%)Percentage of the population living in urban areas πŸ™οΈ
    Homeownership Rate (%)The percentage of people who own their homes πŸ”‘
    GDP Growth Rate (%)The annual GDP growth percentage πŸ“ˆ
    Unemployment Rate (%)The percentage of unemployed individuals in the labor force πŸ’Ό
  8. UK House Price Index: monthly price statistics

    • ons.gov.uk
    • cy.ons.gov.uk
    xlsx
    Updated Nov 19, 2025
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    Office for National Statistics (2025). UK House Price Index: monthly price statistics [Dataset]. https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/datasets/ukhousepriceindexmonthlypricestatistics
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    xlsxAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Nov 19, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    Office for National Statisticshttp://www.ons.gov.uk/
    License

    Open Government Licence 3.0http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Summary of UK House Price Index (HPI) price statistics covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Full UK HPI data are available on GOV.UK.

  9. Average house price in Sweden 2023-2024, by county

    • statista.com
    Updated Apr 25, 2014
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    Statista (2014). Average house price in Sweden 2023-2024, by county [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1057087/average-purchase-price-for-residential-housing-buildings-in-sweden-by-county/
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    Dataset updated
    Apr 25, 2014
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    Sweden
    Description

    House prices decreased in all Swedish counties in 2023. The highest average purchase price for one- and two-residential property buildings in Sweden was in Stockholm, where the average price amounted to 6.7 million Swedish kroner in 2023, approximately twice the nation average house price. The lowest average purchase price that year was in VΓ€sternorrland, which was around 1.7 million Swedish kroner.

  10. Average mix-adjusted house price in London, England 2015-2024, per month

    • statista.com
    Updated Nov 29, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average mix-adjusted house price in London, England 2015-2024, per month [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/286006/monthly-average-mix-adjusted-house-price-in-london/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 29, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 2015 - Jun 2024
    Area covered
    London, United Kingdom (England)
    Description

    The average mix-adjusted house price in London, England, peaked in August 2022, followed by a slight correction in 2023. In June 2024, the average house price amounted to about ******* British pounds, up from ******* British pounds a year ago. These recent fluctuations have also been observed by other measures, such as the house price index. The house price index is an important measure for the residential real estate market and is used to show changes in the value of residential properties.

  11. FMHPI house price index change 1990-2024

    • statista.com
    Updated Nov 29, 2025
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    Statista (2025). FMHPI house price index change 1990-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/275159/freddie-mac-house-price-index-from-2009/
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 29, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    The U.S. housing market has slowed, after ** consecutive years of rising home prices. In 2021, house prices surged by an unprecedented ** percent, marking the highest increase on record. However, the market has since cooled, with the Freddie Mac House Price Index showing more modest growth between 2022 and 2024. In 2024, home prices increased by *** percent. That was lower than the long-term average of *** percent since 1990. Impact of mortgage rates on homebuying The recent cooling in the housing market can be partly attributed to rising mortgage rates. After reaching a record low of **** percent in 2021, the average annual rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage more than doubled in 2023. This significant increase has made homeownership less affordable for many potential buyers, contributing to a substantial decline in home sales. Despite these challenges, forecasts suggest a potential recovery in the coming years. How much does it cost to buy a house in the U.S.? In 2023, the median sales price of an existing single-family home reached a record high of over ******* U.S. dollars. Newly built homes were even pricier, despite a slight decline in the median sales price in 2023. Naturally, home prices continue to vary significantly across the country, with West Virginia being the most affordable state for homebuyers.

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    United States House Price Index YoY

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • fa.tradingeconomics.com
    • +13more
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    Updated Oct 16, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States House Price Index YoY [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/house-price-index-yoy
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    json, excel, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 16, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1992 - Sep 30, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    House Price Index YoY in the United States decreased to 1.70 percent in September from 2.40 percent in August of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States FHFA House Price Index YoY.

  13. Average house price in the UK 2010-2025, by month

    • statista.com
    Updated Nov 29, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Average house price in the UK 2010-2025, by month [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/751605/average-house-price-in-the-uk/
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    Nov 29, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    Jan 2010 - Jun 2025
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    In 2022, house price growth in the UK slowed, after a period of decade-long increase. Nevertheless, in June 2025, prices reached a new peak, with the average home costing ******* British pounds. This figure refers to all property types, including detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, and flats and maisonettes. Compared to other European countries, the UK had some of the highest house prices. How have UK house prices increased over the last 10 years? Property prices have risen dramatically over the past decade. According to the UK house price index, the average house price has grown by over ** percent since 2015. This price development has led to the gap between the cost of buying and renting a property to close. In 2023, buying a three-bedroom house in the UK was no longer more affordable than renting one. Consequently, Brits have become more likely to rent longer and push off making a house purchase until they have saved up enough for a down payment and achieved the financial stability required to make the step. What caused the recent fluctuations in house prices? House prices are affected by multiple factors, such as mortgage rates, supply, and demand on the market. For nearly a decade, the UK experienced uninterrupted house price growth as a result of strong demand and a chronic undersupply. Homebuyers who purchased a property at the peak of the housing boom in July 2022 paid ** percent more compared to what they would have paid a year before. Additionally, 2022 saw the most dramatic increase in mortgage rates in recent history. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the **-year fixed mortgage rate doubled, adding further strain to prospective homebuyers. As a result, the market cooled, leading to a correction in pricing.

  14. US Housing Trends: Values, Time & Price Cuts

    • kaggle.com
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    Updated Jul 1, 2024
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    Clovis Vieira (2024). US Housing Trends: Values, Time & Price Cuts [Dataset]. https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/clovisdalmolinvieira/us-housing-trends-values-time-and-price-cuts
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 1, 2024
    Authors
    Clovis Vieira
    Description

    This dataset comes from Zillow and provides a comprehensive look at U.S. housing market trends from 2018 to May 2024. It includes detailed data on median home values, average days outstanding for property sales, and their impact on reducing prices in several cities. This dataset is ideal for analyzing the correlation between home values, time to market, and price adjustments, offering valuable insights for real estate professionals, economists, and data analysts interested in the dynamics of the U.S. housing market.

    About the license, taken from the Zillow website:

    β€œFor research and academic projects, we provide the following metrics that have more flexible Terms of Use regarding data storage and manipulation – https://www.zillow.com/research/data/”

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    United States FHFA House Price Index

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • ko.tradingeconomics.com
    • +13more
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    Updated Sep 15, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States FHFA House Price Index [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/housing-index
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 15, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1991 - Sep 30, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Housing Index in the United States decreased to 435.40 points in September from 435.60 points in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States House Price Index MoM Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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    All-Transactions House Price Index for Cuyahoga County, OH

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
    json
    Updated Mar 25, 2025
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    (2025). All-Transactions House Price Index for Cuyahoga County, OH [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/ATNHPIUS39035A
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 25, 2025
    License

    https://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domainhttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domain

    Area covered
    Ohio, Cuyahoga County
    Description

    Graph and download economic data for All-Transactions House Price Index for Cuyahoga County, OH (ATNHPIUS39035A) from 1975 to 2024 about Cuyahoga County, OH; Cleveland; OH; HPI; housing; price index; indexes; price; and USA.

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    Mexico House Prices Growth

    • ceicdata.com
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    CEICdata.com (2019). Mexico House Prices Growth [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/mexico/house-prices-growth
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    CEICdata.com
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2022 - Sep 1, 2025
    Area covered
    Mexico
    Description

    Key information about House Prices Growth

    • Mexico house prices grew 8.9% YoY in Sep 2025, following an increase of 8.7% YoY in the previous quarter.
    • YoY growth data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2006 to Sep 2025, with an average growth rate of 10.2%.
    • House price data reached an all-time high of 11.7% in Mar 2023 and a record low of 2.2% in Jun 2010.

    CEIC calculates House Price Growth from quarterly House Price Index. Federal Mortgage Society provides House Price Index with base 2017=100.

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    Average Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
    json
    Updated Jul 24, 2025
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    (2025). Average Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/ASPUS
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    jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jul 24, 2025
    License

    https://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domainhttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domain

    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Graph and download economic data for Average Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (ASPUS) from Q1 1963 to Q2 2025 about sales, housing, and USA.

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    United Kingdom House Price Index

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • it.tradingeconomics.com
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    csv, excel, json, xml
    Updated Oct 15, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United Kingdom House Price Index [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-kingdom/housing-index
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    json, excel, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 15, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1983 - Oct 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United Kingdom
    Description

    Housing Index in the United Kingdom increased to 517.10 points in October from 514.20 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - United Kingdom House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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    United States New Home Average Sales Price

    • tradingeconomics.com
    • it.tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Oct 16, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States New Home Average Sales Price [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/average-house-prices
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    excel, csv, xml, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Oct 16, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    TRADING ECONOMICS
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    License information was derived automatically

    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1975 - Aug 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Average House Prices in the United States increased to 534100 USD in August from 478200 USD in July of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States New Home Average Sales Price.

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Average sales price of new homes sold in the U.S. 1965-2024

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Nov 19, 2025
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Statistahttp://statista.com/
Area covered
United States
Description

The average sales price of new homes in the United States experienced a slight decrease in 2024, dropping to 512,2000 U.S. dollars from the peak of 521,500 U.S. dollars in 2022. This decline came after years of substantial price increases, with the average price surpassing 400,000 U.S. dollars for the first time in 2021. The recent cooling in the housing market reflects broader economic trends and changing consumer sentiment towards homeownership. Factors influencing home prices and affordability The rapid rise in home prices over the past few years has been driven by several factors, including historically low mortgage rates and increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market has since slowed down, with the number of home sales declining by over two million between 2021 and 2023. This decline can be attributed to rising mortgage rates and decreased affordability. The Housing Affordability Index hit a record low of 98.1 in 2023, indicating that the median-income family could no longer afford a median-priced home. Future outlook for the housing market Despite the recent cooling, experts forecast a potential recovery in the coming years. The Freddie Mac House Price Index showed a growth of 6.5 percent in 2023, which is still above the long-term average of 4.4 percent since 1990. However, homebuyer sentiment remains low across all age groups, with people aged 45 to 64 expressing the most pessimistic outlook. The median sales price of existing homes is expected to increase slightly until 2025, suggesting that affordability challenges may persist in the near future.

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