Home Ownership Rates for Ages 34-45 Decline From 67% in 1980 to 40% in 2021
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“HOUSING AFFORDABILITY - HOME OWNERSHIP FOR MANY AMERICANS IS NOW OUT OF REACH”
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Topic poll · all networksWhy has homeownership for 34-45 year-olds dropped from 67% to 40%?
Homeownership for ages 35-44 dropped from 67% to 40% since 1980
Rising prices, student debt & stagnant wages have squeezed younger buyers out of the market — widening the generational wealth gap. Read more at Reuters
Topic poll · all networksHow many years of median US income does it take to buy a median-priced home today?
- About 2 years
- About 4 years
- About 6 years
- About 9 years
Guess, then reveal the answer
About 6 years
