62 The Housing Almanac
Annual Series · 1963–2024 · Compiled in U.S. Dollars & Units
Updated 26 April 2026
U.S. Housing Market · 2000

U.S. Housing Market in 2000

New Home SalesCENSUS
877K
Existing SalesNAR
5.16M
Median PriceNAR
$139,000
30Y MortgagePMMS
8.05%

In 2000, the U.S. housing market recorded existing-home sales averaged 5.16 million, new-construction sales of 877K, and a 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 8.05%.

Existing-home sales fell 1.0% from 1999. the median existing-home price rose 4.3% to $139,000. the 30-year fixed mortgage rose 0.62 percentage points to 8.05%.

By the numbers — 2000: new-home sales 877K, existing-home sales 5.16M, median existing price $139,000, 30-year mortgage rate 8.05%.

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