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median sales price
Coverage of median sales price in the Nexus archive.
- US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
US home prices reached an all-time high in June 2026, with the median sales price rising 1.8% annually to $440,600. Existing home sales slowed by 2.4% from May, though annual sales increased 2.8% compared to June 2025. Mortgage rates have risen since spring 2026 amid concerns over the US-Iran conflict and inflation.
- The Salary You Need to Buy a House in LA in 2026
The median home price in Los Angeles as of May 2026 is $1.065 million, requiring a salary of approximately $7,143 monthly (or $85,715 annually) to afford the mortgage based on the 28/36 rule. Calculations assume a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.5% interest.