Housing Prices
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Housing Prices
Several U.S. government agencies and related organizations collect and publish statistics on housing prices. Here are some of the key sources:
| • | Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): The FHFA House Price Index (FHFA HPI) is a comprehensive set of house price indexes that measure changes in single-family home values. The data is based on repeat sales or refinancings of the same properties and includes mortgages purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac since the mid-1970s. The FHFA HPI provides data for the U.S. as a whole, as well as for states, metro areas, counties, and even zip codes. |
| • | U.S. Census Bureau: The Census Bureau's housing statistics provide a broad picture of the American housing market. They publish the Quarterly Residential Vacancies and Homeownership Survey, which includes data on homeowner and rental vacancy rates, and the homeownership rate. They also provide data on median asking rents and median asking sales prices for vacant units. The American Housing Survey (AHS), sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the Census Bureau, is another comprehensive source for national housing data. |
| • | Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): HUD provides a variety of data related to housing, often in partnership with other agencies. The American Housing Survey, mentioned above, is a key example. HUD also provides data on fair market rents, income limits, and affordability. |
| • | Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED): The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's FRED database is a valuable resource for a wide range of economic data, including housing statistics. It aggregates data from various sources, making it a central hub for researchers. Key housing price indexes available through FRED include the FHFA House Price Index and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. |
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Other Important Data Sources
While not a direct federal agency, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index is a widely cited and influential source of housing price statistics. It measures changes in residential home prices across 20 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. and a national composite. The index is based on a "repeat-sales" method, tracking the price changes of the same single-family homes over time.
For a broader perspective on the housing market, it is also useful to look at other related statistics, such as:
| • | Median Home Sale Price: The median sale price for all home types in the U.S. was $443,141 in July 2025, according to some sources, showing a 1.1% increase year-over-year. |
| • | Mortgage Rates: The national average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was around 6.7% in July 2025. |
| • | Housing Supply: As of July 2025, there were approximately 2.1 million homes for sale in the U.S., a 12.0% increase from the previous year. |