The most expensive markets in the fourth quarter continued to see even higher prices in the fourth quarter; nine of the top 10 saw double-digit percentage increases. California led the way with five metros in the top 10.
The 10 priciest markets in the fourth quarter are:
1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Sta. Clara, Calif.: $1.675 million; up 19.6%
2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif.: $1.31 million; up 14.9%
3. Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, Calif.: $1.15 million; up 23%
4. Urban Honolulu: $1.055 million; up 16.8%
5. San Diego-Carlsbad, Calif.: $845,000; up 14.2%
6. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, Calif.: $797,900; up 15.9%
7. Boulder, Colo.: $775,100; up 17.2%
8. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash.: $700,000; up 13.9%
9. Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, Fla.: $685,000; up 21.2%
10. Nassau County-Suffolk County, N.Y.: 644,600; up 9%
Source: National Association of REALTORS®
