Homebuyers in the United States who are shocked by record-high prices aren’t getting much relief so far in 2026. Prices continue to tick higher, albeit at a slow rate.
The average home value nationwide as of Jan. 31 was $357,445, according to Zillow. That’s up 0.2% from the previous year. An analysis from Redfin found that U.S. home prices rose 1.1% year over year in January, selling for a median of $422,980.
