U.S. home price growth strengthened in June 2026, with the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index (non-seasonally adjusted) rising 2.1% year-over-year. The latest reading marks an acceleration from May 2026, when the index posted a 1.6% annual gain.
The data, updated on 25 August 2026, show that price momentum in major metropolitan markets is picking up when comparing each month to its level a year earlier. The “actual” figure reflects the change in June 2026 versus June 2025, while the “previous” reading captures the change in May 2026 versus May 2025.
The increase from 1.6% to 2.1% year-over-year suggests that, across the 20 tracked U.S. cities, housing markets are experiencing firmer price appreciation as mid-2026 progresses, potentially signaling renewed demand or constrained supply in key urban areas.
