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Zillow’s May Market Report: The housing recovery is back on pause

The Numbers

MAY 2026
U.S. Typical Home Value (Zillow Home Value Index)

$368,720 (0.8% YoY)

MAY 2026
U.S. Typical Rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$1,951 (2.0% YOY)

MAY 2026
Sales

341,929 (-2.9% YOY)

MAY 2026
Typical Mortgage Payment

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Zillow’s May Market Report: The housing recovery is back on pause

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