Key takeaways
- The June 2026 national median was 53 days in the FRED series.
- The measure describes listed homes and is not a rental lease-up metric.
- Local property type and condition must accompany any comparison.
Source record
8 cited sources
Last verified
2026-08-06
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Latest median days on market reading
The FRED series reported a national median of 53 days in June 2026, up from 52 days in May. A median describes the middle observation in the series. It does not mean every listing stayed active for 53 days.
What this measure can and cannot answer
The series is useful for market context, but it does not measure rental inquiry response, showing conversion, or lease execution. A portfolio team should keep those operational measures in its own listing funnel review.
Local comparison method
Record market, property type, observation date, active status, asking price, and days on market. Separate new listings from older carryover inventory. Then compare the local distribution with the national benchmark rather than treating the benchmark as a target.
Method and limits
The statistic is from FRED MEDDAYONMARUS, sourced from Realtor.com Economic Research. The Realtor.com data library provides supporting definitions. Mix changes, revisions, and listing practices can affect interpretation.
Frequently asked questions
Is 53 days a rental vacancy forecast?
No. It is a national listing statistic and should not be converted into a property-level lease-up estimate.
What should be tracked alongside it?
Track local active inventory, new listings, achieved rents where available, inquiry response, and signed lease timing.
Sources and verification dates
- FRED: Median Days on Market, accessed August 6, 2026.
- Realtor.com Economic Research: Real Estate Data Library, accessed August 6, 2026.
- FRED Help, accessed August 6, 2026.
Ready to use the benchmark?
Use property marketing to turn a local, dated evidence set into a leasing review rather than relying on a national median alone.