The average price per square foot of floor space in new single-family housing in the United States decreased after the great financial crisis, followed by several years of stagnation. Since 2012, the price has continuously risen, hitting ****** U.S. dollars per square foot in 2024. In 2024, the average sales price of a new home exceeded ******* U.S. dollars. Development of house sales in the U.S. One of the reasons for rising property prices is the gradual growth of house sales between 2011 and 2020. This period was marked by the gradual recovery following the subprime mortgage crisis and a growing housing sentiment. Another significant factor for the housing demand was the growing number of new household formations each year. Despite this trend, housing transactions plummeted in 2021, amid soaring prices and borrowing costs. In 2021, the average construction cost for single-family housing rose by nearly ** percent year-on-year, and in 2022, the increase was even higher, at close to ** percent. Financing a house purchase Mortgage interest rates in the U.S. rose dramatically in 2022 and remained elevated until 2024. In 2020, a homebuyer could lock in a 30-year fixed interest rate of under ***** percent, whereas in 2024, the average rate for the same mortgage type was more than twice higher. That has led to a decline in homebuyer sentiment, and an increasing share of the population pessimistic about buying a home in the current market.

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Redfin is a real estate brokerage and publishes the US housing market data on a regular basis. Using this dataset, you can analyze and visualize housing market data for US cities. Timeline: Starting from February 2012 until the present time (Data is refreshed and updated on a monthly basis)

The dataset has the following columns: - period_begin - period_end - period_duration
- region_type
- region_type_id - table_id - is_seasonally_adjusted. (indicates if prices are seasonally adjusted; f represents False) - region - city - state - state_code - property_type - property_type_id - median_sale_price
- median_sale_price_mom (median sale price changes month over month) - median_sale_price_yoy (median sale price changes year over year) - median_list_price
- median_list_price_mom (median list price changes month over month) - median_list_price_yoy (median list price changes year over year) - median_ppsf (median sale price per square foot) - median_ppsf_mom (median sale price per square foot changes month over month) - median_ppsf_yoy (median sale price per square foot changes year over year) - median_list_ppsf (median list price per square foot) - median_list_ppsf_mom (median list price per square foot changes month over month) - median_list_ppsf_yoy. (median list price per square foot changes year over year) - homes_sold (number of homes sold) - homes_sold_mom (number of homes sold month over month) - homes_sold_yoy (number of homes sold year over year) - pending_sales
- pending_sales_mom
- pending_sales_yoy
- new_listings - new_listings_mom
- new_listings_yoy
- inventory - inventory_mom
- inventory_yoy
- months_of_supply
- months_of_supply_mom - months_of_supply_yoy
- median_dom (median days on market until property is sold) - median_dom_mom (median days on market changes month over month) - median_dom_yoy (median days on market changes year over year) - avg_sale_to_list (average sale price to list price ratio) - avg_sale_to_list_mom (average sale price to list price ratio changes month over month) - avg_sale_to_list_yoy (average sale price to list price ratio changes year over year) - sold_above_list
- sold_above_list_mom - sold_above_list_yoy - price_drops - price_drops_mom - price_drops_yoy - off_market_in_two_weeks (number of properties that will be taken off the market within 2 weeks) - off_market_in_two_weeks_mom (changes in number of properties that will be taken off the market within 2 weeks, month over month) - off_market_in_two_weeks_yoy (changes in number of properties that will be taken off the market within 2 weeks, year over year) - parent_metro_region - parent_metro_region_metro_code - last_updated

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In 2022, San Mateo, San Francisco, and Santa Clara were the most expensive districts for housing in the San Francisco Bay Area. In San Francisco, the average square footage price of single-family homes exceeded 1,000 U.S. dollars per square foot. Housing in Solano, on the other hand, was most affordable, with the average square footage price for single family homes at *** U.S. dollars.

How expensive is buying a home in San Francisco? Few metros in the U.S. are more expensive than San Francisco, CA. In 2022, the median sales price of existing single-family homes in San Francisco was about *** million U.S. dollars, making it the second priciest market in the U.S. House prices in the Golden City, were not always so high: in 2014, a two-bedroom house in the Bay Area would sell for less than ******* U.S. dollars but since then, the median price has more than doubled.

How much does renting an apartment cost? Despite rents falling in 2020, renting in San Francisco is still far from cheap. Renting a two-bedroom apartment cost close to ***** U.S. dollars in 2021. California is one of the least affordable states for renters. In fact, to afford to rent such an apartment, a household needs approximately ***** full time jobs at minimum wage or *** full time jobs at mean wage.

Prices for luxury housing in July 2024 were slightly lower than the market peak in 2021 and 2022. Luxury single-family properties had a median square footage price of *** U.S. dollars in July 2024, down from *** U.S. dollars in July 2022. Attached houses, on the other hand, had a median price of *** U.S. dollars per square foot, down from *** U.S. dollars in July 2021.

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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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Overview

This residential real estate data set was created by Redfin, an online real estate brokerage. Published on January 9th, 2022, this data summarize the monthly housing market for every State, Metro, and Zip code in the US from 2012 to 2021. Redfin aggregated this data across multiple listing services and has been gracious enough to include property type in their reporting. Please properly cite and link to RedFin if you end up using this data for your research or project.

Source: RedFin Data Center

Property Type

Property type defined by RedFin

• All Residential: All properties defined as single-family, condominium, co-operative, townhouses, and multi-family (2-4 units) homes with a county record.
• Single Family Home (SFH): are homes built on a single lot, with no shared walls. Sometimes there’s a garage, attached or detached.
• Condominium (Condo): Usually a single unit within a larger building or community. Generally come with homeowners’ associations (HOAs), which require the residents to pay monthly or yearly dues.
• Cooperatives (Co-op): Usually a single unit within a larger building or community, but with a different way of holding a title to a shared building. You join a community and everyone in the community owns the building together.
• Townhouse: a hybrid between a condo and a single-family home. They are often multiple floors, with one or two shared walls, and some have a small yard space or rooftop deck. They’re generally larger than a condo, but smaller than a single-family home.
• Multifamily (2-4 units): They are essentially a home that has been turned into two or more units but the units cannot be purchased individually. There is one owner for the whole building.
• Land: Just land, no home of any type for sale.

Source: Building Types

Property Type

For more definitions, please visit RedFin Data Center Metrics

• Average sale to list: The mean ratio of each home's sale price divided by their list price covering all homes with a sale date during a given time period. Excludes properties with a sale price of 50%.
• Home sales: Total number of homes with a sale date during a given time period.
• Inventory: Total number of active listings on the last day of a given time period.
• Median active list ppsf: The median list price per square foot of all active listings.
• Median active list price: The median list price of all active listings.
• Median active listings: The median of how many listings were active on each day within a given time period.
• Median days on market: The number of days between the date the home was listed for sale and when the home went off-market/pending sale covering all homes with an off-market date during a given time period where 50% of the off-market homes sat longer on the market and 50% went off the market faster. Excludes homes that sat on the market for more than 1 year.
• Median days to close: The median number of days a home takes to go from pending to sold.
• Median list price: The most recent listing price covering all homes with a listing date during a given time period where 50% of the active listings were above this price and 50% were below this price.
• Median list price per square foot: The most recent listing price divided by the total square feet of the property (not the lot) covering all homes with a listing date during a given time period where 50% of the active listings were above this price per sqft and 50% were below this price per sqft.
• Median listing with price drops: The median of how many listings were active on each day and whose current list price is less than the original list price within a given time period.
• Median sale price: The final home sale price covering all homes with a sale date during a given time period where 50% of the sales were above this price and 50% were below this price.
• Median sale price per square foot: The final home sale price divided by the total square feet of the property (not the lot) covering all homes with a sale date during a given time period where 50% of the sales were above this price per sqft and 50% were below this price per sqft.
• Months of supply: When data are monthly, it is inventory divided by home sales. This tells you how long it would take supply to be bought up if no new homes came on the market.
• New listings: Total number of homes with a listing added date during a given time period.
• Off market in two weeks: The total number of homes that went under contract within two weeks of their listing date.
• Pending home sales: Total homes that went under contract during the period. Excludes homes that were on the market longer than 90 ...

United States Price per Square: Existing: Single Family Residential data was reported at 216.000 USD in Mar 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 209.000 USD for Feb 2023. United States Price per Square: Existing: Single Family Residential data is updated monthly, averaging 139.000 USD from Jan 2012 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 135 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 234.000 USD in May 2022 and a record low of 86.000 USD in Feb 2012. United States Price per Square: Existing: Single Family Residential data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB115: Median Home Sale Price per Square Foot.

The average price for residential real estate in Manhattan, New York increased for luxury, new developments, and condos. Conversely, prices for re-sale and co-op properties declined slightly. In the third quarter of 2024, the average square footage price for a re-sale property was ***** U.S. dollars per square foot.

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The average price of detached and duplex houses in the biggest cities in Germany varied between approximately ***** euros and 10,000 euros per square meter in 2024. Housing was most expensive in Munich, where the square meter price of houses amounted to ***** euros. Conversely, Berlin was most affordable, with the square meter price at ***** euros. How have German house prices evolved? House prices maintained an upward trend for more than a decade, with 2020 and 2021 experiencing exceptionally high growth rates. In 2021, the nominal year-on-year change exceeded 10 percent. Nevertheless, the second half of 2022 saw the market slowing, with the annual percentage change turning negative for the first time in 12 years. Another way to examine the price growth is through the house price index, which uses 2015 as a base. At its peak in 2022, the German house price index measured about *** percent, which means that a house bought in 2015 would have appreciated by ** percent. Is housing affordable in Germany? Housing affordability depends greatly on income: High-income areas often tend to have more expensive housing, which does not necessarily make them unaffordable. The house price to income index measures the development of the cost of housing relative to income. In the first quarter of 2024, the index value stood at ***, meaning that since 2015, house price growth has outpaced income growth by about ** percent. Compared with the average for the euro area, this value was lower.

Geneva stands out as Europe's most expensive city for apartment purchases in early 2025, with prices reaching a staggering 15,720 euros per square meter. This Swiss city's real estate market dwarfs even high-cost locations like Zurich and London, highlighting the extreme disparities in housing affordability across the continent. The stark contrast between Geneva and more affordable cities like Nantes, France, where the price was 3,700 euros per square meter, underscores the complex factors influencing urban property markets in Europe. Rental market dynamics and affordability challenges While purchase prices vary widely, rental markets across Europe also show significant differences. London maintained its position as the continent's priciest city for apartment rentals in 2023, with the average monthly costs for a rental apartment amounting to 36.1 euros per square meter. This figure is double the rent in Lisbon, Portugal or Madrid, Spain, and substantially higher than in other major capitals like Paris and Berlin. The disparity in rental costs reflects broader economic trends, housing policies, and the intricate balance of supply and demand in urban centers. Economic factors influencing housing costs The European housing market is influenced by various economic factors, including inflation and energy costs. As of April 2025, the European Union's inflation rate stood at 2.4 percent, with significant variations among member states. Romania experienced the highest inflation at 4.9 percent, while France and Cyprus maintained lower rates. These economic pressures, coupled with rising energy costs, contribute to the overall cost of living and housing affordability across Europe. The volatility in electricity prices, particularly in countries like Italy where rates are projected to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, further impacts housing-related expenses for both homeowners and renters.

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In 2023, the average price of real estate in China was approximately ****** yuan per square meter, representing a decrease from the previous year. Rising prices in the real estate market Since the 1998 housing reform, property prices in China have been rising continuously. Housing in the country is now often unaffordable, especially considering the modest per capita income of Chinese households. Shanghai and Beijing even have some of the most competitive real estate markets in the world. The rapid growth in housing prices has increased wealth among homeowners, while it also led to a culture of speculation among buyers and real estate developers. Housing was treated as investments, with owners expecting the prices to grow further every year. Risk factors The expectation of a steadily growing real estate market has created a property bubble and a potential debt crisis. As Chinese real estate giants, such as China Evergrande and Country Garden, operate by continuously acquiring land plots and initiating new projects, which often require substantial loans and investments, a slowdown in property demands or a decline in home prices can significantly affect the financial situation of these companies, putting China’s banks in a vulnerable position. In addition, due to a lack of regulations and monetary constraints, the long-term maintenance issues of high-rise apartments are also a concern to the sustainable development of China’s cities.

Bars and restaurants had the highest square footage price in the U.S. retail real estate sector in the fourth quarter of 2024. Properties falling in this class sold during that period had an average price of ****** U.S. dollars per square foot. Conversely, anchor and other big box properties had the lowest price, at ****** U.S. dollars per square foot.

Between 2011 and the second quarter of 2023, the average square footage price of a single family home in Aspen increased three-fold, hitting ***** U.S. dollars. Condominium prices peaked in 2022 at nearly ***** U.S. dollars but fell slightly in the first half of 2023.

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House Price Prediction Dataset.

The dataset contains 2000 rows of house-related data, representing various features that could influence house prices. Below, we discuss key aspects of the dataset, which include its structure, the choice of features, and potential use cases for analysis.

1. Dataset Features

The dataset is designed to capture essential attributes for predicting house prices, including:

Area: Square footage of the house, which is generally one of the most important predictors of price. Bedrooms & Bathrooms: The number of rooms in a house significantly affects its value. Homes with more rooms tend to be priced higher. Floors: The number of floors in a house could indicate a larger, more luxurious home, potentially raising its price. Year Built: The age of the house can affect its condition and value. Newly built houses are generally more expensive than older ones. Location: Houses in desirable locations such as downtown or urban areas tend to be priced higher than those in suburban or rural areas. Condition: The current condition of the house is critical, as well-maintained houses (in 'Excellent' or 'Good' condition) will attract higher prices compared to houses in 'Fair' or 'Poor' condition. Garage: Availability of a garage can increase the price due to added convenience and space. Price: The target variable, representing the sale price of the house, used to train machine learning models to predict house prices based on the other features.

2. Feature Distributions

Area Distribution: The area of the houses in the dataset ranges from 500 to 5000 square feet, which allows analysis across different types of homes, from smaller apartments to larger luxury houses. Bedrooms and Bathrooms: The number of bedrooms varies from 1 to 5, and bathrooms from 1 to 4. This variance enables analysis of homes with different sizes and layouts. Floors: Houses in the dataset have between 1 and 3 floors. This feature could be useful for identifying the influence of multi-level homes on house prices. Year Built: The dataset contains houses built from 1900 to 2023, giving a wide range of house ages to analyze the effects of new vs. older construction. Location: There is a mix of urban, suburban, downtown, and rural locations. Urban and downtown homes may command higher prices due to proximity to amenities. Condition: Houses are labeled as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Fair', or 'Poor'. This feature helps model the price differences based on the current state of the house. Price Distribution: Prices range between $50,000 and $1,000,000, offering a broad spectrum of property values. This range makes the dataset appropriate for predicting a wide variety of housing prices, from affordable homes to luxury properties.

3. Correlation Between Features

A key area of interest is the relationship between various features and house price: Area and Price: Typically, a strong positive correlation is expected between the size of the house (Area) and its price. Larger homes are likely to be more expensive. Location and Price: Location is another major factor. Houses in urban or downtown areas may show a higher price on average compared to suburban and rural locations. Condition and Price: The condition of the house should show a positive correlation with price. Houses in better condition should be priced higher, as they require less maintenance and repair. Year Built and Price: Newer houses might command a higher price due to better construction standards, modern amenities, and less wear-and-tear, but some older homes in good condition may retain historical value. Garage and Price: A house with a garage may be more expensive than one without, as it provides extra storage or parking space.

4. Potential Use Cases

The dataset is well-suited for various machine learning and data analysis applications, including:

House Price Prediction: Using regression techniques, this dataset can be used to build a model to predict house prices based on the available features. Feature Importance Analysis: By using techniques such as feature importance ranking, data scientists can determine which features (e.g., location, area, or condition) have the greatest impact on house prices. Clustering: Clustering techniques like k-means could help identify patterns in the data, such as grouping houses into segments based on their characteristics (e.g., luxury homes, affordable homes). Market Segmentation: The dataset can be used to perform segmentation by location, price range, or house type to analyze trends in specific sub-markets, like luxury vs. affordable housing. Time-Based Analysis: By studying how house prices vary with the year built or the age of the house, analysts can derive insights into the trends of older vs. newer homes.

5. Limitations and ...