Real Estate Statistics & Data

Research-backed facts and figures to help you make informed decisions

Making smart real estate decisions starts with good data. Our statistics pages compile verified information from authoritative sources including the National Association of REALTORS®, U.S. Census Bureau, and Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Real Estate Statistics 2026

150+ facts, figures, and market data covering agent demographics, commission rates, home prices, buyer and seller trends, and state-by-state analysis.

150+ verified statistics Updated January 2026 NAR, Census, HUD sources
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Homeownership Statistics by State

Complete homeownership rates for all 50 states, demographic breakdowns by age, race, and generation, historical trends, and factors affecting ownership.

All 50 states ranked Census Bureau data Age & race demographics
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Real Estate Commission by State

Complete guide to agent commission rates in all 50 states. Compare buyer and seller fees, understand post-NAR settlement changes, and calculate costs.

All 50 states covered Buyer & seller splits Median price data
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First-Time Home Buyer Statistics 2026

75+ data points on first-time buyers including age trends, down payment requirements, income data, affordability challenges, and demographic shifts.

75+ verified statistics NAR 2025 Profile data Down payment trends
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Real Estate Agent Salary by State

How much do real estate agents make? Complete breakdown of median and mean salaries across all 50 states, plus factors that affect income.

All 50 states + DC BLS 2025 data Top 10% earnings
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Mortgage Rate History: 55 Years of Data

Historical mortgage rates from 1971 to 2026. See how 30-year fixed rates have changed over five decades, major economic events that shaped rates, and where rates stand today.

55 years of data Freddie Mac PMMS Economic context
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Real Estate Agent Statistics 2026

110+ verified statistics on real estate agents: how many there are, demographics by age, gender, and race, income data, success and failure rates, plus all 50 states ranked.

110+ verified stats NAR & BLS data All 50 states
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Closing Costs by State

Complete guide to average closing costs for all 50 states plus D.C. See which states have the highest and lowest fees, understand transfer taxes, and learn how to reduce your costs.

All 50 states + DC 2025 LodeStar data Transfer tax guide
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Home Prices by State

Compare median home prices for all 50 states plus D.C. Includes price-to-income ratios, year-over-year changes, regional trends, metro extremes, and historical data from 2010 to 2025.

All 50 states + DC Zillow, Redfin, FRED data Price-to-income ratios
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Property Tax by State

Compare effective property tax rates, median tax bills, and home values for all 50 states. Includes exemption guides, historical trends, and tips for reducing your tax burden.

All 50 states ranked 2024 ACS & ATTOM data Exemption guide
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Home Selling Statistics 2026

80+ verified statistics on home selling: seller demographics, FSBO data, pricing trends, days on market, staging ROI, concessions, and generational trends from NAR and Redfin.

80+ verified statistics NAR & Redfin data Concessions & staging
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Real Estate Transaction Statistics 2026

90+ verified statistics on real estate transactions: home sales volume, closing timelines, cash vs. financed purchases, sale-to-list ratios, regional data, buyer competition metrics, and investor activity.

90+ verified statistics NAR, Redfin, Freddie Mac Closing & competition data
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Average Days on Market by State

How long does it take to sell a house? See median days on market for all 50 states, city rankings, historical trends from FRED, and 8 factors that affect selling speed.

All 50 states ranked FRED & Redfin data City-level data
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Home Buying Statistics by Generation

100+ verified statistics comparing Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer home buyers: homeownership rates, down payments, income data, buying motivations, and selling behavior by generation.

100+ verified statistics NAR, Redfin, Census data 5 generations compared
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Housing Inventory by State

Complete housing inventory data for all 50 states. See active listings, months of supply, year-over-year changes, and comparisons to pre-pandemic levels from 2017 to 2026.

All 50 states ranked 10 years of data Pre-pandemic comparisons
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Our Data Sources

NAR

National Association of REALTORS®

Census

U.S. Census Bureau

HUD

Dept. of Housing & Urban Development

Fed

Federal Reserve Economic Data

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