Home prices in the United States have soared dramatically in every state over the past half-century — but nowhere more than on the West Coast.

A new analysis by Realtor.com highlights the cities where property values have surged the most since 1975. The data show that the largest gains occurred in California and other West Coast markets, while many Midwestern and Southern cities saw increases below 30 percent.

Why It Matters

The findings highlight how uneven housing growth has deepened America’s geographic and economic divides.

What To Know

A map based on data from Realtor.com reveals that San Jose has seen the sharpest surge in home values since 1975, climbing by 396 percent.

In 2024, amid the artificial intelligence boom, San Jose became the first U.S. city where the median singl

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