February’s national 90th-percentile luxury threshold reached $1,205,081, marking a 1.0% increase from January but remaining 3.1% below last year’s level. The 95th-percentile barrier stood at $1,987,555 (+3.9% MoM, -0.9% YoY) and the 99th-percentile threshold at $5,767,743 (+2.4% MoM, -3.7% YoY).

San Antonio led with an entry-level luxury threshold of just $750,510, down 4.1% annually, while Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth registered thresholds of $794,170 and $951,679 respectively. Houston’s luxury homes moved fastest, averaging 54 days on market, and Orlando’s $893,671 threshold represented the tightest ratio at 2.2 times its median listing price.

Heber, Utah commanded the steepest entry point at $7,250,000, more than six times the national median, driven by proximity to premier ski resorts. Bridgeport-Stamford’s $4,259,000 threshold (5.5x median) and California markets like Los Angeles ($4,214,620) and San Jose ($3,496,250) underscore coastal supply constraints and sustained premium pricing.

Variations in regional luxury thresholds highlight shifting demand patterns and opportunity for deeper engagement on the listings platform. Supply-rich Sun Belt markets may drive increased listing volume and buyer activity, while high-barrier coastal and resort areas emphasize premium audience segments for targeted marketing.