ABOUT USPROPERTYSTATS

U.S. housing data, organized for clearer understanding.

USPropertyStats is an independent data reference website focused on U.S. housing and property market statistics. We research, organize, and explain data from government agencies, public institutions, industry organizations, and established housing data providers.

Our Mission

What we are building

The U.S. housing market produces an enormous amount of information covering home prices, sales, inventory, mortgage rates, construction, housing supply, affordability, foreclosures, and regional market conditions.

That information is often distributed across different organizations, datasets, reporting schedules, and methodologies. Our goal is to make relevant housing information easier to find, understand, compare, and use.

We aim to make U.S. housing and property data more accessible without sacrificing source attribution, context, or transparency.

How We Source Data

Primary and established sources

We aim to identify the original publisher or the most authoritative available source for each statistic. Depending on the subject, our research may reference the following organizations.

Federal & public sources

U.S. Census BureauHousing, population & construction data FHFAHouse price index & housing finance data HUDHousing programs & market information Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic & labor market data

Housing & industry sources

National Association of RealtorsSales, prices & affordability data NAHBBuilder & housing market research Freddie MacMortgage market information Fannie MaeHousing market research & indices

Private housing data

RedfinHousing market research Zillow ResearchHousing market data & analysis CoreLogicProperty & housing analytics ATTOMProperty & real estate data

Editorial Standards

How we approach published information

Source attribution

Important numerical claims should identify the relevant source so readers can independently review the underlying information.

Context matters

We explain definitions, reporting periods, geographic coverage, and methodology differences when they materially affect interpretation.

Data versus forecasts

Historical observations, current measurements, estimates, and institutional forecasts are treated as different types of information.

Corrections

When a material error or outdated figure is identified, we review the issue and update the content when appropriate.

Methodology awareness

Different reputable sources can report different figures because they may measure different populations, properties, periods, or market segments.

No individualized advice

Our content provides information and context. It is not individualized financial, investment, legal, mortgage, or real estate advice.

Our Data Process

From source to published page

1. Identify the relevant source

We first look for the original publisher or an authoritative organization responsible for the statistic or dataset.

2. Review the metric

We consider what the number actually measures, including definitions, geography, property type, reporting period, and methodology where documentation is available.

3. Organize the information

Relevant information is organized by topic, geography, and time period so readers can compare related market information more easily.

4. Add context

Where necessary, we explain limitations, methodology differences, revisions, and distinctions between different types of housing measurements.

5. Review and update

Content is reviewed and updated as new source information becomes available or when significant changes to underlying data or methodology occur.

What We Are Not

Understanding our role

USPropertyStats is an independent information and data reference website. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the organizations whose data we reference.

We are not a real estate brokerage, mortgage lender, mortgage broker, financial advisory firm, or law firm. We do not sell homes, originate mortgages, or provide individualized investment or legal advice.

Important: Housing and financial information can change over time. Readers making significant financial, real estate, legal, or investment decisions should review the original source material and seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional.

Questions We Help Answer

Research topics across the U.S. market

Home pricesHow do home prices differ across states and markets?

Market trendsHow have housing prices and activity changed over time?

Mortgage ratesWhat are current and historical mortgage rate trends?

Housing supplyHow are inventory, construction, and new housing supply changing?

AffordabilityHow do income, prices, and borrowing costs affect housing affordability?

Regional marketsHow do housing conditions vary across U.S. states and local markets?

Found an issue or have a question?

If you believe an article contains an incorrect statistic, outdated information, source attribution issue, or methodological concern, please contact us with the relevant page and supporting information.

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