U.S. Real Estate Market Data — Live & Free
Track mortgage rates, home prices, rental trends, affordability, and foreclosure risk. All data from the Federal Reserve (FRED), updated automatically.
Last updated: April 2026
Key Market Indicators
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate
6.46%
April 2026
Median Home Price
$405,300
As of April 2026
Rent Price Index (CPI)
441.9
April 2026
Housing Affordability Index
108.0
April 2026
Home Price Trends
National median home prices — Jan 2021 to Oct 2025
(Federal Reserve, FRED series MSPUS)
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Federal Reserve Data
All data sourced directly from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API — the same source used by economists, researchers, and financial institutions.
Updated Automatically
Data updates automatically as the Federal Reserve releases new numbers — weekly for mortgage rates, monthly for prices, quarterly for vacancy rates.
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Mortgage Rates
Compare 30-year, 15-year, and ARM rates with historical charts and a monthly payment calculator.
Home Prices
National median home prices, regional comparisons, market activity and housing supply data.
Rental Prices
Rental vacancy rates and rent CPI trends — track whether it's a renter's or landlord's market.
Foreclosures
Mortgage delinquency rates and unemployment trends — leading indicators of foreclosure risk.
Affordability
Housing Affordability Index tracking whether median-income families can qualify for a median-priced home.
Market Snapshot
Complete housing market dashboard — all key indicators in one place with market health score.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
As of April 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is approximately 6.46%, according to Federal Reserve data updated weekly.
What is the current median home price in the US?
The national median home price is $405,300 as of April 2026, according to Federal Reserve data (FRED series MSPUS).
Is the US housing market affordable in 2026?
The Housing Affordability Index is currently 108.0, indicating that median-income families can still qualify for a median-priced home, though affordability has decreased from previous years. An index above 100 means a median-income family can qualify for a median-priced home.
Where does this data come from?
All data on RealEstateDataLive comes from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This is the same data used by economists and financial institutions nationwide.
How often is the data updated?
Mortgage rates update weekly (every Thursday), home prices and affordability update monthly, and rental vacancy rates update quarterly. All updates happen automatically as new data is released by the Federal Reserve.