In 1968, the U.S. housing market recorded existing-home sales averaged 1.55 million and new-construction sales of 490K. Source data from U.S. Census, NAR, and Freddie Mac PMMS where available. By the numbers — 1968: new-home sales 490K, existing-home sales 1.55M, median existing price $20,100. See also The full 1963–2024 data table30-year fixed mortgage rate historyMedian home price history