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At the start of 2000, the median home price was about $165,300<\/a>, and by 2025 it had risen to roughly $412,300. That\u2019s not just a dollar increase. It means the typical home value has more than doubled over that period. In total, that\u2019s an increase of about 149%, or around $247,000. When you look at it over time like that, it becomes clearer why many sellers ask, \u201cWhat\u2019s median home price?\u201d<\/p>\n

In this simple, easy-to-follow guide, we\u2019ll break down what the median home price actually means and how people use it. We\u2019ll also take a quick look at how it\u2019s changed over time and give you a tool to help estimate what you could walk away with when you sell your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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