As 2025 progressed through its final quarter, year-over-year changes in median sale prices across major U.S. metro areas continued to vary by market, with several regions recording notable annual increases during the October to December 2025 period.St. Louis, MO recorded the highest year-over-year increase among the top metros in December, with prices rising 7.9% and the median sale price reaching $272K. Pittsburgh, PA followed with a 7.1% annual increase, bringing its median home price to $225K.Larger metro areas also recorded measurable year-over-year changes. New York, NY posted a 6.1% increase, with median sale prices at $700K, while Chicago, IL saw a 5.5% annual rise, bringing its median price to $384K. Cincinnati, OH completed the top five with a 5.1% year-over-year increase, and a median sale price of $310K.