| In October 2006, the Census Bureau release data | | | | 10.Houston city, Texas. 2000 Value ($87,852); |
| on shifts in median price home values from 2000 | | | | 2005 Value ($112,800); Change (28.4%). |
| to 2005. For the 15 largest cities in the United | | | | 11.Detroit city, Michigan. 2000 Value ($71,188); |
| States (based on household size), San Diego had | | | | 2005 Value ($88,300); Change (24%). |
| the largest jump in median price with a whopping | | | | 12.Dallas city, Texas. 2000 Value ($99,074); 2005 |
| 127.2% increase. A ranking of the top 15 cities is | | | | Value ($120,900); Change (22%). |
| provided below as well as data about the median | | | | 13.Columbus city, Ohio. 2000 Value ($112,337); |
| home value in 2000, the median home value in | | | | 2005 Value ($132,100); Change (17.6%). |
| 2005, as well as the percentage increase in real | | | | 14.San Antonio city, Texas. 2000 Value ($76,516); |
| median home values from 2000 to 2005. | | | | 2005 Value ($89,800); Change (17.4%). |
| 1.San Diego city, California. 2000 Value ($249,386); | | | | 15.Indianapolis city, Indiana. 2000 Value ($109,503); |
| 2005 Value ($566,700); Change (127.2%). | | | | 2005 Value ($117,900) Change (7.7%). |
| 2.Los Angeles city, California. 2000 Value | | | | Across the nation, the median home price in 2000 |
| ($244,398); 2005 Value ($513,800); Change | | | | was $126,733, and in 2005 it jumped to $167,500. |
| (110.2%). | | | | This represents a 32.2% increase in median price |
| 3.New York city, New York. 2000 Value | | | | from 2000 to 2005. |
| ($250,746); 2005 Value ($449,000); Change | | | | If you have bought a property or are considering |
| (79.1%). | | | | buying a home, condo or any other type of real |
| 4.Phoenix city, Arizona. 2000 Value ($121,292) ; | | | | estate in the areas listed above, then these |
| 2005 Value ($184,300); Change (51.9%). | | | | numbers will be no surprise to you. The dramatic |
| 5.Jacksonville city, Florida. 2000 Value ($95,333); | | | | price increases in many communities is forcing |
| 2005 Value ($144,600); Change (51.7%). | | | | people to reconsider where they live. |
| 6.San Francisco city, California. 2000 Value | | | | If you are considering moving to one of the cities |
| ($479,161); 2005 Value ($726,700); Change | | | | above, be sure to consult with a knowledgeable |
| (51.7%). | | | | Realtor in your chosen city. A local Realtor can |
| 7.Chicago city, Illinois. 2000 Value ($163,575); 2005 | | | | advise you about what areas of a particular city |
| Value ($245,000); Change (49.8%). | | | | are more expensive or affordable. This can help |
| 8.San Jose city, California. 2000 Value ($425,657); | | | | you find a home that is within your budget. |
| 2005 Value ($625,400); Change (46.9%). | | | | For more information of home price shifts, visit |
| 9.Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania. 2000 Value | | | | the Census Bureau's Web site, and select the |
| ($69,148); 2005 Value ($100,200); Change | | | | 2005 American Community Survey report. |
| (44.9%). | | | | |