Market data · Updated weekly
U.S. housing numbers this week
As of October 15, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. was 7.40% and the 15-year was 6.71%, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The median sales price of houses sold was $411K (−1.3% year over year, Census Bureau/HUD), active listings were +5% year over year, and the median home spent 61 days on the market (Realtor.com).
Sources and update schedule
| Number | Publisher | Updates | FRED series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-year fixed mortgage rate | Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey | Weekly (Thursdays) | MORTGAGE30US |
| 15-year fixed mortgage rate | Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey | Weekly (Thursdays) | MORTGAGE15US |
| Median sales price of houses sold | U.S. Census Bureau & HUD | Quarterly | MSPUS |
| Active listings (inventory) | Realtor.com | Monthly | ACTLISCOUUS |
| Median days on market | Realtor.com | Monthly | MEDDAYONMARUS |
Put the numbers to work
- Mortgage payment calculator — seeded with this week’s 7.40% rate.
- State-by-state market reports — local prices, inventory, and days on market.
- Market analysis — what the numbers mean for buyers and sellers.
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