Average Home Price (3–4 Bed) in Early 1900s USA

In the early 1900s (1900–1910), a 3–4 bedroom house cost:

• Rural/small town: $1,500–$2,500
• Suburban/streetcar suburb: $3,000–$5,000
• Urban (major city): $5,000–$10,000+

Context: Average annual wage ~$400–$600; homes were 3–5× annual income (vs. 6–10× today). No indoor plumbing/central heat common. Sears kit homes (1908–1940) offered 3–4 bed models for $1,500–$3,500 (materials only). Adjusted for inflation: ~$50k–$300k today.