From August through October 2025, home prices continued to show steady upward movement across major U.S. metro areas, with several markets sustaining strong year-over-year appreciation. The Detroit metro area led in October with a 10.0% annual increase, bringing the median sale price to $297,000. The Pittsburgh metro area followed with a 7.7% rise, reaching a median price of $237,000.St. Louis recorded a 7.2% increase, with home prices climbing to $275,000, while the Cincinnati metro area posted a 6.7% year-over-year gain, pushing its median sale price to $315,000. The Chicago metro area rounded out the top performers with a 6.3% increase, bringing its median sale price to $392,000.