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The cost of houses has varied significantly over the past several decades. Here is a general overview of the average price of houses in the United States from the 1970s to the present:

- 1970: The median home price in the United States was approximately $23,200.

- 1980: The median home price had risen to $68,900.

- 1990: The median home price had further increased to $119,600.

- 2000: The median home price had surpassed $172,000.

- 2010: Despite the impact of the housing crisis, the median home price had rebounded to $173,500.

- 2015: The median home price had steadily risen to reach $231,200.

- 2018: The median home price had reached a peak of $259,300.

- 2020: The median home price experienced another increase to $310,600.

- 2021: The median home price soared to $374,900.

- 2022: The median home price continued its ascent to reach $428,700.

Please note that these are national median prices, and the actual cost of a house can vary significantly depending on location, size, amenities, and other factors.