62 The Housing Almanac
Annual Series · 1963–2024 · Compiled in U.S. Dollars & Units
Updated 26 April 2026
U.S. Housing Market · 1969

U.S. Housing Market in 1969

New Home SalesCENSUS
448K
Existing SalesNAR
1.55M
Median PriceNAR
$21,800
n/a

In 1969, the U.S. housing market recorded existing-home sales averaged 1.55 million and new-construction sales of 448K.

Existing-home sales fell 0.0% from 1968. the median existing-home price rose 8.5% to $21,800.

By the numbers — 1969: new-home sales 448K, existing-home sales 1.55M, median existing price $21,800.

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