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Mapped: Where U.S. Home Prices Are Rising—and Falling
Published 2 days ago on March 28, 2026, By Bruno Venditti
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Key Takeaways
- Chicago led major metros with a 4.0% year-over-year home price increase in 2025, while Honolulu recorded the steepest decline at -8.1%. Price declines were concentrated in Western and Sun Belt markets, led by Miami (-4.3%), Denver (-3.2%), and Phoenix (-2.3%).
U.S. home prices are no longer moving in one direction.
This map shows year-over-year price changes across each state’s largest metro area as of December 2025. While prices are still rising in a majority of cities, a growing number—particularly in the West and Sun Belt—are now seeing declines.
The result is a housing market that’s increasingly split: steady gains in more affordable regions, and cooling in many of the markets that surged the most during the pandemic. Data comes from Zillow’s January 2026 Market Report.
Midwest Strength: Chicago and Beyond
Overall, price growth has slowed considerably compared to the double-digit gains seen during the pandemic-era housing boom. While several Midwestern and Northeastern metros continue to post modest increases, many Sun Belt and Western markets are experiencing declines.
| State | Largest Metro Area | Home Value (Dec 2025) | YoY Value Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | $620K | -8.1% |
| Iowa | Des Moines, IA | $290K | -6.5% |
| Florida | Miami, FL | $468K | -4.3% |
| Colorado | Denver, CO | $558K | -3.2% |
| Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $426K | -2.7% |
| Georgia | Atlanta, GA | $374K | -2.7% |
| Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $444K | -2.3% |
| Texas | Houston, TX | $302K | -2.2% |
| Vermont | Burlington, VT | $501K | -1.6% |
| Washington | Seattle, WA | $732K | -1.5% |
| Oregon | Portland, OR | $537K | -1.1% |
| Kansas | Wichita, KS | $277K | -1.1% |
| Tennessee | Nashville, TN | $445K | -0.8% |
| North Carolina | Charlotte, NC | $381K | -0.8% |
| Maine | Portland, ME | $540K | -0.7% |
Chicago stood out in 2025, posting a 4.0% year-over-year gain. With a typical home value of roughly $336k, the city remains more affordable than coastal peers like New York ($708K) or Los Angeles ($946K).
Limited housing inventory and steady demand have helped support prices. Other Midwestern metros—including Milwaukee (+4.8%), Detroit (+2.8%), and Columbus (+0.9%)—also recorded gains, reflecting relative affordability and stable local economies.
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