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House Cost In The 80S


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House Cost In The 80S. The average amount of space per household resident more than doubled in a generation, to 630 square feet (a total of 1,740. Today’s home market echoes the 1980s for many — fueled by the pandemic recovery efforts, 2024 buyers are grappling with surging home prices and the highest interest rates in over two decades.

1980 time capsule house impeccable & fabulous in Shorewood, Minn
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In 1980 the average new house sold for $64,600. This rate of change indicates significant inflation. Can you believe the average cost of a house in 1980 was $76,375?

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1980 time capsule house impeccable & fabulous in Shorewood, Minn

Bureau of labor statistics, prices for housing are 323.76% higher in 2025 versus 1980 (a $323,758.06 difference in value). Today’s home market echoes the 1980s for many — fueled by the pandemic recovery efforts, 2024 buyers are grappling with surging home prices and the highest interest rates in over two decades. Housing experienced an average inflation rate of 3.26% per year. This rate of change indicates significant inflation.

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