The Fact
The National Association of REALTORS® reported a national median price of $434,900 for an existing single-family home in the second quarter of 2026, 1.5% higher than one year earlier.
A Related Measure
NAR’s separate monthly series for all existing housing types reported a median price of $440,600 in June 2026. These are different statistical series and should not be silently substituted for one another.
What This Means
A national home-price benchmark is one part of the housing-affordability equation. To evaluate affordability, price must be considered alongside household income, mortgage rates, down payment, taxes, insurance, and other carrying costs.
Sources
- National Association of REALTORS®, Home Prices Increased in 80% of Metro Areas in Second Quarter of 2026, Aug. 4, 2026. Related monthly measure: NAR Existing-Home Sales Report, June 2026 release.