House Price Index - Shiller 20 City
Returns the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite home price index, which tracks changes in home prices across 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas.
Data Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | S&P Dow Jones Indices / FRED |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Base Period | January 2000 = 100 |
| Coverage | 20 major metro areas |
Covered Metropolitan Areas
Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Washington D.C.
Notes
- Uses repeat-sales methodology
- More focused on major metro areas compared to FHFA index
- Widely followed as a leading indicator of housing market health
Examples
Current Case-Shiller 20-city index
=HousePriceIndex20city()/100-1Compare to FHFA index
When to Use
- Tracking metro-area home price trends
- Analyzing urban real estate markets
- Economic research on housing
- Investment analysis for real estate
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need national FHFA index | HousePriceIndex() |
| Need housing construction data | HousingStarts() |
| Need mortgage rates | MortgageRate30y() |
| Need building permits | BuildingPermits() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: What is the base period? A: January 2000 = 100.
Q: Which cities are included? A: 20 major metros including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, etc.
Q: How is this different from FHFA index? A: Case-Shiller focuses on 20 major metro areas and includes all mortgages, while FHFA is national and only conforming mortgages.
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