How much is ground beef this week?
Week of October 23, 2026. Average of the prices U.S. supermarkets advertised this week, reported by USDA. Your store’s price may differ.
Ground beef averages $5.41/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 10% above usual for late October. Ground beef prices are usually lowest in January, May and July.
$5.41/lb
Pricey
10% above usual for late October. Featured by 10,070 stores, more than usual.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.70 | $4.83 | $4.76 | $4.76 | $4.69 | $4.74 | $4.66 | $5.15 | $4.88 | $4.97 | $5.09 | $4.80 |
- Usually cheapestJanuary, May and July
- Stores feature it mostMay, September and October
The past year
Average price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much does ground beef cost at the grocery store?
Ground beef averages $5.41/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, 10% above usual for late October.
When is ground beef cheapest?
In past years, supermarket prices for ground beef were lowest in January, May and July, and stores featured it most in May, September and October.
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