62 The Housing Almanac
Annual Series · 1963–2024 · Compiled in U.S. Dollars & Units
Updated 26 April 2026
U.S. Housing Market · 1968

U.S. Housing Market in 1968

New Home SalesCENSUS
490K
Existing SalesNAR
1.55M
Median PriceNAR
$20,100
n/a

In 1968, the U.S. housing market recorded existing-home sales averaged 1.55 million and new-construction sales of 490K.

Source data from U.S. Census, NAR, and Freddie Mac PMMS where available.

By the numbers — 1968: new-home sales 490K, existing-home sales 1.55M, median existing price $20,100.

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