From July to September 2025, home prices continued to trend upward across major U.S. metro areas, with several markets posting solid year-over-year gains. The Pittsburgh metro area led with an 11.1% increase, bringing the median sale price to $250,000. The Detroit metro area followed closely with a 10.9% rise to $305,000, reflecting ongoing price strength.The Cincinnati metro area saw a 7.9% gain, reaching $322,000, while St. Louis recorded a 7.7% increase, bringing its median sale price to $280,000. The Chicago metro area rounded out the top five with a 6.6% year-over-year rise, reaching $399,000.