Real Estate Statistics 2026: 150+ Facts, Figures & Market Data Last updated: January 26, 2026
The U.S. real estate market continues to evolve with shifting demographics, changing commission structures, and unprecedented housing dynamics. This comprehensive resource compiles over 150 verified statistics from authoritative sources including the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Reserve, and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Data visualization illustrating market trends and statistics shaping today's real estate landscape Market Overview Housing Sales Volume Metric Value Source Existing homes sold (2023) 4,090,000 NAR New home sales (October 2025, annualized) 619,000 U.S. Census Bureau New home sales (January 2025, annualized) 657,000 HUD/Census New home sales (May 2025, annualized) 684,000 HUD/Census Commercial buildings in U.S. (2018) 5.9 million EIA Commercial building floor space 97.0 billion sq ft EIA
Home Prices For historical trends on how rates affect prices, see 55 Years of Mortgage Rate History .
Metric Value Source Median new home price (October 2025) $392,300 U.S. Census Bureau Median new home price (May 2025) $426,600 HUD Median existing home price (2024) $357,300 NAR FSBO median sale price (2024) $380,000 NAR Agent-assisted median sale price (2024) $435,000 NAR Price premium for agent-assisted sales +14.5% NAR (calculated)
Housing Inventory See our complete Homeownership Statistics by State for detailed state-by-state data.
REALTOR® Demographics and Statistics Who Are REALTORS®? Agent Income & Production For a detailed breakdown by location, see our Real Estate Agent Salary by State guide.
Metric Value Source Median gross income (all REALTORS®) $55,800 NAR Median gross income (2+ years experience) $81,000 NAR Median transactions per year 10 NAR Member Profile Agents doing 0 transactions/year ~25% Industry estimates Agents with 10+ years experience earning $100k+ 35% NAR
Real Estate Commission Statistics National Commission Rates Metric Rate Source Average total commission (2024) 5.32% RealTrends/NAR Average listing agent commission 2.74% Industry surveys Average buyer's agent commission 2.58% Industry surveys Commission on $400,000 home (5%) $20,000 Calculated Agent split (typical) 50-70% Industry standard
Home Buyer Statistics Metric Value Source Buyers who used an agent 86% NAR Buyer Profile First-time buyers 32% NAR Median buyer age 36 years NAR Buyer Profile Buyers who found home online 51% NAR Average homes viewed before purchase 10 NAR Median down payment (first-time buyers) 8% NAR Median down payment (repeat buyers) 19% NAR
Home Seller Statistics Metric Value Source Sellers who used an agent 89% NAR Seller Profile Median time on market (2024) 22 days NAR Sellers who sold for asking price or more 69% NAR Median tenure in home before selling 10 years NAR Sellers who would use same agent again 73% NAR
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Statistics Metric Value Source FSBO market share (2024) 7% NAR FSBO sales to someone seller knew 57% NAR FSBO median sale price $380,000 NAR Agent-assisted median sale price $435,000 NAR Price difference $55,000 (14.5%) NAR (calculated) FSBOs that eventually list with agent 36% NAR
Technology Adoption Statistics Metric Value Source Buyers who used internet in home search 97% NAR Agents using social media for business 72% NAR Tech Survey Agents with their own website 69% NAR Buyers who found agent through website 38% NAR Virtual tours increasing buyer interest 67% NAR
State-by-State Commission Rates Commission rates vary by state and local market. Here are average rates by region:
Region Average Rate Northeast 5.0-5.5% Southeast 5.5-6.0% Midwest 5.5-6.0% Southwest 5.0-5.5% West Coast 4.5-5.5%
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