Zillow's home value and rent indexes now run to August 2026. We used them to compare housing costs across the 50 states and the District of Columbia: the typical home, lower-priced and higher-priced homes, growth since 2020, and rents in the 30 largest metro areas. Each comparison has its own chart with the full list.
The typical home: from $179,496 to $833,340
Hawaii's typical home was worth $833,340 in August 2026, ahead of California ($764,158) and Massachusetts ($661,896). West Virginia's was worth $179,496. 10 states and DC were at $500,000 or more, against 3 places in August 2020. Typical Home Value by State 2026.
Lower-priced and higher-priced homes
Among lower-priced homes, California led at $467,879, and only Mississippi ($99,582) and West Virginia ($88,585) were below $100,000. Typical Starter Home Value by State 2026. Among higher-priced homes, Hawaii ($1,428,520) and California ($1,425,270) were almost level, and five places were above $1 million. Typical High-End Home Value by State 2026. Lower-priced homes gained value faster than higher-priced ones since August 2020 in 39 of the 51 places.
Growth since 2020: New England on top
The typical home in New Hampshire gained 66.9% between August 2020 and August 2026, and Connecticut's 66.5%. Louisiana's gained 7.5%, the least of any state, and DC's fell. The median state gained 44.8%. The Federal Housing Finance Agency's index shows larger rises in every state, so the exact percentages depend on the measure. Home Value Growth by State 2020-2026.
Rents in the 30 largest metro areas
Typical asking rent was highest in the New York metro area, $3,615 a month, followed by San Francisco ($3,409) and Boston ($3,074). San Antonio was cheapest at $1,422. Rents were lower than a year earlier in 4 of the 30 metros. Typical Rent in the 30 Largest US Metro Areas 2026.
Summary
| Chart | Highest | Value | Lowest | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical home | Hawaii | $833,340 | West Virginia | $179,496 |
| Lower-priced home | California | $467,879 | West Virginia | $88,585 |
| Higher-priced home | Hawaii | $1,428,520 | West Virginia | $326,473 |
| Growth since 2020 | New Hampshire | 66.9% | Louisiana | 7.5% |
| Rent, 30 largest metros | New York, NY | $3,615 | San Antonio, TX | $1,422 |
About the data
Home values come from the Zillow Home Value Index, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, for all homes; the typical home is the 35th to 65th percentile, lower-priced homes the 5th to 35th and higher-priced homes the 65th to 95th. Rents come from the Zillow Observed Rent Index. Redfin's median sale prices rank the states in nearly the same order. For the very top of the market, see the most expensive homes ever sold. Our previous US state post covered drug overdose deaths in 2025.