Home prices in 2000: US median, top cities and today's value
The Zillow Home Value Index put the typical US home at $125,745 in 2000, based on an average of all twelve months that year. The same index reached $366,157 in September 2026, putting the typical home at about two and a half times its 2000 value.
- Value of a typical home, 2000
- $125,745Zillow ZHVI, annual average.
- Median sale price for a new house, 2000
- $167,550Census and HUD
- Amount of change since 2000
- +191.2%. Through September 2026, Zillow ZHVI.
House prices in 2000: median and average
Homes of every age are included in Zillow's typical value; only new houses are counted in the Census and HUD figures. In 2000, new houses sold at a median of $167,550, while the average sale price was $205,375, 23% above the median. A small number of costly houses lifts the average. For owner-occupied single-family homes, the census of 2000 gave a median value of $119,600. The FHFA index recorded its fastest annual rise in 2000 since 1987, at +6.4%.
| Year | Typical home (Zillow) | Median new house | Average new house | FHFA index, change on the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $133,475 | $157,750 | +3.0% | |
| 1996 | $140,250 | $165,525 | +3.4% | |
| 1997 | $145,000 | $174,875 | +3.3% | |
| 1998 | $151,925 | $181,150 | +5.1% | |
| 1999 | $160,125 | $194,675 | +4.9% | |
| 2000 | $125,745 | $167,550 | $205,375 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | $134,899 | $173,100 | $211,050 | +7.5% |
| 2002 | $144,276 | $186,025 | $226,700 | +6.3% |
| 2003 | $155,308 | $192,125 | $244,550 | +6.2% |
| 2004 | $169,891 | $218,150 | $272,125 | +9.4% |
| 2005 | $189,732 | $236,550 | $291,275 | +11.4% |
Zillow Home Value Index, averaged across the months of the year. U.S. Census Bureau and HUD figures cover yearly new house sales (FRED MSPUS, ASPUS). FHFA all-transactions index, based on yearly averages. Both measures are explained further: average home price in America and median home price.
Monthly figures for 2000
From January 2000 to December 2000, the typical US home gained 6.0%, reaching a high of $129,982 in December 2000 and a low of $122,626 in January 2000.
| Month | Typical US home value | Change on the month |
|---|---|---|
| January 2000 | $122,626 | |
| February 2000 | $122,841 | +0.18% |
| March 2000 | $123,109 | +0.22% |
| April 2000 | $123,683 | +0.47% |
| May 2000 | $124,343 | +0.53% |
| June 2000 | $125,051 | +0.57% |
| July 2000 | $125,801 | +0.60% |
| August 2000 | $126,611 | +0.64% |
| September 2000 | $127,453 | +0.67% |
| October 2000 | $128,298 | +0.66% |
| November 2000 | $129,139 | +0.66% |
| December 2000 | $129,982 | +0.65% |
Zillow Home Value Index for the United States, seasonally adjusted and smoothed. Zillow Research data
Home prices in 2000 by city
All 214 cities with both a page here and a 2000 value are worth more now. Since 2000, San Bernardino has had the largest rise at +399%, while Detroit has had the smallest at +34%. The forty cities that people search for most:
| City | Typical value, 2000 | Typical value, September 2026 | Amount of change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $199,544 | $491,960 | +147% |
| Seattle | $268,082 | $822,572 | +207% |
| San Francisco | $440,602 | $1,441,021 | +227% |
| Denver | $186,995 | $520,947 | +179% |
| Los Angeles | $229,540 | $927,891 | +304% |
| Dallas | $98,827 | $303,442 | +207% |
| Houston | $104,094 | $259,465 | +149% |
| San Diego | $234,038 | $980,490 | +319% |
| Phoenix | $120,692 | $404,067 | +235% |
| Chicago | $155,406 | $334,108 | +115% |
| Las Vegas | $156,394 | $417,475 | +167% |
| Portland, Oregon | $169,397 | $524,318 | +210% |
| Nashville | $139,107 | $425,889 | +206% |
| Atlanta | $168,035 | $380,331 | +126% |
| San Jose | $344,979 | $1,353,869 | +292% |
| Miami | $135,082 | $583,705 | +332% |
| San Antonio | $98,893 | $244,623 | +147% |
| Sacramento | $128,531 | $470,552 | +266% |
| Washington, DC | $166,166 | $566,961 | +241% |
| Boston | $225,098 | $761,236 | +238% |
| Tucson | $114,517 | $318,760 | +178% |
| Orlando | $113,674 | $372,775 | +228% |
| Colorado Springs | $164,464 | $439,542 | +167% |
| Charlotte | $149,448 | $389,648 | +161% |
| Philadelphia | $64,044 | $231,584 | +262% |
| New York City | $253,247 | $825,854 | +226% |
| Reno | $175,329 | $571,562 | +226% |
| Charleston, SC | $152,731 | $587,511 | +285% |
| Tampa | $94,626 | $375,619 | +297% |
| Pittsburgh | $77,960 | $234,620 | +201% |
| Cape Coral | $114,264 | $334,660 | +193% |
| Salt Lake City | $170,079 | $568,970 | +235% |
| Bend | $168,911 | $721,430 | +327% |
| Raleigh | $175,436 | $424,663 | +142% |
| Naples | $180,880 | $545,587 | +202% |
| Jacksonville | $96,265 | $284,832 | +196% |
| Detroit | $55,768 | $74,742 | +34% |
| Columbus, Ohio | $95,146 | $243,122 | +156% |
| Irvine | $309,456 | $1,481,490 | +379% |
| Santa Barbara | $492,508 | $1,805,649 | +267% |
Zillow Home Value Index figures for the 2000 yearly average and September 2026. Today, for each city: home prices by city today.
Home prices in 2000 by state
According to the 2000 census, Hawaii had the highest median value at $272,700, while Oklahoma had the lowest at $70,700. Based on Zillow's typical value, Hawaii recorded the largest rise since 2000 at +321%, while Louisiana had the smallest at +91%. In 2000 itself, no state's FHFA index fell.
| State | Median value, 2000 | Typical value, 2000 | Typical value, September 2026 | FHFA change in 2000 | FHFA change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $85,100 | $102,967 | $238,614 | +2.5% | +161% |
| Alaska | $144,200 | $137,475 | $397,932 | +1.7% | +185% |
| Arizona | $121,300 | $139,045 | $416,733 | +6.0% | +261% |
| Arkansas | $72,800 | $90,871 | $224,158 | +2.4% | +167% |
| California | $211,500 | $197,274 | $761,538 | +12.5% | +258% |
| Colorado | $166,600 | $185,075 | $529,013 | +11.6% | +217% |
| Connecticut | $166,900 | $167,936 | $447,319 | +7.7% | +172% |
| Delaware | $130,400 | $152,435 | $405,061 | +5.7% | +192% |
| District of Columbia | $166,306 | $567,271 | +14.0% | +321% | |
| Florida | $105,500 | $111,543 | $375,361 | +6.8% | +299% |
| Georgia | $111,200 | $130,180 | $329,115 | +6.0% | +181% |
| Hawaii | $272,700 | $197,817 | $832,932 | +2.9% | +322% |
| Idaho | $106,300 | $125,751 | $476,754 | +1.8% | +315% |
| Illinois | $130,800 | $132,681 | $295,943 | +6.3% | +129% |
| Indiana | $94,300 | $98,407 | $257,165 | +3.1% | +157% |
| Iowa | $82,500 | $93,356 | $236,623 | +4.1% | +146% |
| Kansas | $83,500 | $90,342 | $246,055 | +5.1% | +168% |
| Kentucky | $86,700 | $91,868 | $230,909 | +4.3% | +167% |
| Louisiana | $85,000 | $112,100 | $213,867 | +3.5% | +135% |
| Maine | $98,700 | $111,345 | $412,002 | +8.4% | +269% |
| Maryland | $146,000 | $154,052 | $424,890 | +5.5% | +197% |
| Massachusetts | $185,700 | $205,354 | $655,219 | +14.4% | +215% |
| Michigan | $115,600 | $119,797 | $263,760 | +7.2% | +126% |
| Minnesota | $122,400 | $130,752 | $348,778 | +10.5% | +162% |
| Mississippi | $71,400 | $92,050 | $194,531 | +3.1% | +135% |
| Missouri | $89,900 | $100,096 | $265,387 | +5.7% | +170% |
| Montana | $99,500 | $467,275 | +3.8% | +305% | |
| Nebraska | $88,000 | $117,054 | $278,299 | +3.5% | +173% |
| Nevada | $142,000 | $158,432 | $440,739 | +3.1% | +231% |
| New Hampshire | $133,300 | $139,245 | $510,937 | +13.3% | +247% |
| New Jersey | $170,800 | $174,485 | $575,123 | +8.9% | +235% |
| New Mexico | $108,100 | $315,812 | +1.2% | +181% | |
| New York | $148,700 | $156,996 | $524,942 | +9.1% | +240% |
| North Carolina | $108,300 | $132,018 | $332,159 | +3.7% | +198% |
| North Dakota | $74,400 | $290,657 | +1.8% | +235% | |
| Ohio | $103,700 | $107,260 | $245,982 | +3.8% | +137% |
| Oklahoma | $70,700 | $85,238 | $220,801 | +4.0% | +173% |
| Oregon | $152,100 | $153,766 | $492,753 | +2.9% | +241% |
| Pennsylvania | $97,000 | $102,088 | $287,078 | +3.6% | +206% |
| Rhode Island | $133,000 | $138,210 | $508,507 | +10.5% | +268% |
| South Carolina | $94,900 | $117,609 | $304,319 | +4.5% | +208% |
| South Dakota | $79,600 | $106,868 | $317,874 | +4.0% | +220% |
| Tennessee | $93,000 | $114,231 | $330,844 | +2.7% | +228% |
| Texas | $82,500 | $114,610 | $296,424 | +6.1% | +227% |
| Utah | $146,100 | $172,504 | $532,920 | +1.0% | +263% |
| Vermont | $111,500 | $118,889 | $391,900 | +7.2% | +251% |
| Virginia | $125,400 | $127,988 | $412,252 | +6.9% | +231% |
| Washington | $168,300 | $178,543 | $587,533 | +5.2% | +277% |
| West Virginia | $72,800 | $74,880 | $176,576 | +1.6% | +147% |
| Wisconsin | $112,200 | $122,958 | $337,196 | +6.1% | +180% |
| Wyoming | $96,600 | $369,044 | +4.4% | +242% |
Median value: from the U.S. Census Bureau, Census of Housing, with figures reported by owners. Typical value: Zillow Home Value Index data, the 2000 average and the September 2026 reading. FHFA change: the all-transactions house price index from FHFA, measured from the 2000 yearly average through Q2 2026. More in the FHFA HPI datasets.
How much a 2000 home is worth today
Start with a home priced at $125,745 in 2000, which was that year's typical US value. Follow the Zillow index and that home would come to about $366,157 now; follow consumer prices alone and it would come to $246,043. Once inflation is accounted for, the median new house today comes to 20% more than the 2000 one.
| A $125,745 home from 2000 | Worth now | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Grown with the Zillow index for the US | $366,157 | September 2026 |
| Growth measured by the US FHFA house price index | $383,966 | Q2 2026 |
| Grown with consumer prices only (CPI-U) | $246,043 | September 2026 |
Every series compared with itself, in 2000 and now:
| Series | 2000 | Now | As of | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median new house sold, Census and HUD | $167,550 | $393,300 | Q3 2026 | +135% |
| Average new house sold, Census and HUD | $205,375 | $494,400 | Q3 2026 | +141% |
| Typical home value, Zillow ZHVI | $125,745 | $366,157 | September 2026 | +191% |
| FHFA house price index (an index, not dollars) | 235.8 | 719.9 | Q2 2026 | +205% |
| Consumer prices (CPI-U) | 172.2 | 336.9 | September 2026 | +96% |
With a city and the price paid as input: the home appreciation calculator.
Putting 2000 in context
On the Zillow line covering the whole country, a dashed line marks 2000.
Go back one year: 1999 home prices. One year on: 2001 home prices. See all years on one page: home prices by year. See each fall since 1975: housing market crash history. Find the current value of a home bought in 2000, city by city, with the appreciation calculator.