From October to December 2024, the Detroit metro area led the growth among 30 U.S. metro areas with a 16.4% increase in median sale prices, reaching $270,000. St. Louis metro area followed closely with a 13.3% rise and a median price of $255,000. The Cincinnati metro area recorded an 11.1% YoY increase, elevating its median sale price to $300,000. Chicago metro area experienced a 10.5% growth, with a median price of $367,000. Completing the top five, Baltimore saw a 9.8% increase, with its median sale price reaching $450,000.