62 The Housing Almanac
Annual Series · 1963–2024 · Compiled in U.S. Dollars & Units
Updated 26 April 2026
U.S. Housing Market · 2004

U.S. Housing Market in 2004

New Home SalesCENSUS
1,203K
Existing SalesNAR
6.78M
Median PriceNAR
$185,200
30Y MortgagePMMS
5.84%

In 2004, the U.S. housing market recorded existing-home sales averaged 6.78 million, new-construction sales of 1,203K, and a 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 5.84%.

Existing-home sales rose 9.7% from 2003. the median existing-home price rose 8.9% to $185,200. the 30-year fixed mortgage rose 0.01 percentage points to 5.84%.

By the numbers — 2004: new-home sales 1,203K, existing-home sales 6.78M, median existing price $185,200, 30-year mortgage rate 5.84%.

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