Historical Figures

How much did a house cost in the 1970s?

In the United States:

- The median sales price of houses sold in 1970 was $23,400.

- By 1979, the median sales price had risen to $63,900.

(source: Federal Reserve data.)

In the United Kingdom:

- The average house price in 1970 was about £3,742.

- The average house price by 1979 reached £14,721.

(sourced from Halifax UK house price index data).