Midwestern cities lead home value gains as major urban markets sag

Toledo, Ohio, recorded the largest annual increase in typical home values among 100 major United States cities with a 5.6 percent gain, the New York Post reported. The performance came as home values fell in most major American cities over the past year. Lincoln, Nebraska, followed Toledo with a 4.1 percent annual increase, while New York City and San Francisco each registered home value gains of approximately 4 percent. [1]

Relative affordability contributed to the strong performance in the Ohio market, according to the New York Post. The typical home value in Toledo reached 126,270 dollars in February, based on a SmartAsset study published in April. [1]

The city of San Francisco had a population of 826,079 residents in 2025, while its broader metropolitan statistical area is home to roughly 4.6 million people. San Francisco serves as a global hub for technology and finance, though its real estate growth lagged behind smaller Midwestern markets over the annual period reported. [1][4]