U.S. Affordable Housing - statistics & facts
Key insights
- Top reason U.S. renters do not currently own a home
- Not enough saved for a down payment

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Main reasons non-owners don't currently own a home U.S. 2022
- Rent per square foot to income ratio in Oklahoma City
- 32%

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Rent to income ratio in selected markets in the U.S. 2017
- Share of millennials who can't afford to buy a home
- 74%

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Reasons for millennials to choose renting over buying a home U.S. 2018-2022
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Overview
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- Premium Statistic Number of housing cost burdened households in the U.S. among renters 2003-2021
- Premium Statistic Main reasons non-owners don't currently own a home U.S. 2022
- Premium Statistic Rent to income ratio in selected markets in the U.S. 2017
- Premium Statistic Share of wages needed to buy a median priced home in the U.S. 2005-2018
- Premium Statistic Rent cost of 22-30 year olds in the U.S. 2018, by generation
- Premium Statistic Most affordable metro areas U.S. 2018, by income spent on rent
- Premium Statistic Share of zip codes where all homes were affordable in selected U.S. markets 2019
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Number of housing cost burdened households in the U.S. among renters 2003-2021
Number of housing cost burdened households in the U.S. among renters 2003-2021
Number of housing cost burdened households in the United States among renters from 2003 to 2021 (in millions)
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Main reasons non-owners don't currently own a home U.S. 2022
Main reasons non-owners don't currently own a home U.S. 2022
Reasons why non-owners currently do not own a home in the United States in 2022
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Rent to income ratio in selected markets in the U.S. 2017
Rent to income ratio in selected markets in the U.S. 2017
Rent per square foot to income ratio in selected markets in the United States in 2017
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Share of wages needed to buy a median priced home in the U.S. 2005-2018
Share of wages needed to buy a median priced home in the U.S. 2005-2018
Share of average wages needed to buy a median priced home in the United States from Q1 2005 to Q3 2018
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Rent cost of 22-30 year olds in the U.S. 2018, by generation
Rent cost of 22-30 year olds in the U.S. 2018, by generation
Share of income spent on rent by 22 to 30 year olds in the United States in 2018, by generation
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Most affordable metro areas U.S. 2018, by income spent on rent
Most affordable metro areas U.S. 2018, by income spent on rent
Most affordable metro areas in the United States in 2018, by share of income spent on rent
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Share of zip codes where all homes were affordable in selected U.S. markets 2019
Share of zip codes where all homes were affordable in selected U.S. markets 2019
Share of zip codes where all homes were affordable in selected markets in the United States in 2019
Affordability by profession
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- Premium Statistic Share of homes affordable to teachers in the U.S. 2018, by metro
- Premium Statistic Share of homes affordable to programmers in selected cities in the U.S. 2018
- Basic Statistic Share of homes affordable to programmers in San Francisco, CA 2018
- Premium Statistic Concern over affordable housing for working class vs. public servants U.S. 2017
Affordability by profession
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Share of homes affordable to teachers in the U.S. 2018, by metro
Share of homes affordable to teachers in the U.S. 2018, by metro
Share of homes affordable to teachers in selected cities in the United States in 2018, by metro
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Share of homes affordable to programmers in selected cities in the U.S. 2018
Share of homes affordable to programmers in selected cities in the U.S. 2018
Share of homes affordable to programmers in selected cities in the United States in 2018
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Share of homes affordable to programmers in San Francisco, CA 2018
Share of homes affordable to programmers in San Francisco, CA 2018
Share of homes affordable to workers in San Francisco, California in 2018, by profession
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Concern over affordable housing for working class vs. public servants U.S. 2017
Concern over affordable housing for working class vs. public servants U.S. 2017
Share of adults concerned about affordable housing for working class and public servants in the United States in 2017
Home purchase behavior
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- Premium Statistic Main reason for timing of home purchase in the U.S. 2022, by generation
- Premium Statistic Largest obstacle to buying a home in the U.S. 2018, by generation
- Premium Statistic Strain on budget for better neighborhood vs. living comfortably in budget U.S. 2017
- Premium Statistic Strain on budget for better neighborhood vs. living within budget U.S. 2017 by income
- Basic Statistic Reasons for millennials to choose renting over buying a home U.S. 2018-2022
- Premium Statistic Savings needed by U.S. Gen Z to afford a down payment by age 30, by market 2019
Home purchase behavior
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Main reason for timing of home purchase in the U.S. 2022, by generation
Main reason for timing of home purchase in the U.S. 2022, by generation
Main reason for timing of home purchase in the United States in 2022, by generation
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Largest obstacle to buying a home in the U.S. 2018, by generation
Largest obstacle to buying a home in the U.S. 2018, by generation
Largest obstacle to buying a home in the United States in 2018, by generation
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Strain on budget for better neighborhood vs. living comfortably in budget U.S. 2017
Strain on budget for better neighborhood vs. living comfortably in budget U.S. 2017
Likelihood of homeowners paying more for better neighborhood vs. living comfortably within budget in the United States in 2017
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Strain on budget for better neighborhood vs. living within budget U.S. 2017 by income
Strain on budget for better neighborhood vs. living within budget U.S. 2017 by income
Likelihood of homeowners paying more for better neighborhood vs. living comfortably within budget in the United States in 2017, by income level
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Reasons for millennials to choose renting over buying a home U.S. 2018-2022
Reasons for millennials to choose renting over buying a home U.S. 2018-2022
Main reasons why millennials who expect to always rent for giving up of homeownership in the United States from 2018 to 2022
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Savings needed by U.S. Gen Z to afford a down payment by age 30, by market 2019
Savings needed by U.S. Gen Z to afford a down payment by age 30, by market 2019
Amount of money needed by Generation Z per month to afford a ten percent down payment in selected markets in the United States by 2031 (in U.S. dollars)
Manufactured homes
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- Premium Statistic Average sales price of new mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
- Premium Statistic Average sales price of new single-width mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
- Premium Statistic Average sales price of new double-width mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
- Premium Statistic Share of HHs living in mobile homes in selected metros in the U.S. 2016
- Premium Statistic Number of HHs living in mobile homes in selected metros in the U.S. 2016
- Premium Statistic Average price per sf of site-built and mobile homes in the U.S. 2017
Manufactured homes
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Average sales price of new mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
Average sales price of new mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
Average sales price of new manufactured homes in the United States from 2014 to 2021 (in 1,000 U.S. dollars)
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Average sales price of new single-width mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
Average sales price of new single-width mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
Average sales price of new single-width manufactured homes in the United States from 2014 to 2021 (in 1,000 U.S. dollars)
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Average sales price of new double-width mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
Average sales price of new double-width mobile homes in the U.S. 2014-2021
Average sales price of new double-width manufactured homes in the United States from 2014 to 2021 (in 1,000 U.S. dollars)
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Share of HHs living in mobile homes in selected metros in the U.S. 2016
Share of HHs living in mobile homes in selected metros in the U.S. 2016
Share of households living in mobile homes in selected metros in the United States in 2016
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Number of HHs living in mobile homes in selected metros in the U.S. 2016
Number of HHs living in mobile homes in selected metros in the U.S. 2016
Number of households living in mobile homes in selected metros in the United States in 2016 (in 1,000s)
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Average price per sf of site-built and mobile homes in the U.S. 2017
Average price per sf of site-built and mobile homes in the U.S. 2017
Average price per square foot of site-built and manufactured homes in the United States in 2017 (in U.S. dollars)
Affordable housing access
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- Premium Statistic Affordable and available housing units for ELI renter households in the U.S. 2017
- Premium Statistic Ways U.S. mayors want to see housing change in their cities 2017, by region
- Premium Statistic Reasons for public assistance for housing U.S. 2017, by gender and education level
- Premium Statistic Affordable three bed homes for sale in selected U.S. metros 2018, by mortgage rate
- Premium Statistic View of U.S. mayors of affordable housing in their cities 2018, by location
Affordable housing access
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Affordable and available housing units for ELI renter households in the U.S. 2017
Affordable and available housing units for ELI renter households in the U.S. 2017
Availability of affordable housing units for extremely low income (ELI) renter households in the United States in 2017, by state
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Ways U.S. mayors want to see housing change in their cities 2017, by region
Ways U.S. mayors want to see housing change in their cities 2017, by region
Ways U.S. mayors want to see housing change in their cities 2017, by region
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Reasons for public assistance for housing U.S. 2017, by gender and education level
Reasons for public assistance for housing U.S. 2017, by gender and education level
Consumer opinion on reasons why people need public assistance for housing in the United States in 2017, by gender and education level
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Affordable three bed homes for sale in selected U.S. metros 2018, by mortgage rate
Affordable three bed homes for sale in selected U.S. metros 2018, by mortgage rate
Number of affordable three bedroom homes for sale in selected metros in the United States in 2018, by mortgage rate
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View of U.S. mayors of affordable housing in their cities 2018, by location
View of U.S. mayors of affordable housing in their cities 2018, by location
Opinion of mayors about affordable housing being a part of the city's infrastructure vs a distinct sector in the United States as of 2018
Obstacles to improving access
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- Premium Statistic Main obstacles to improving housing access for low-income families U.S. 2017
- Premium Statistic Main obstacles to improving housing access for residents of color U.S. 2017
- Premium Statistic Main obstacles to improving housing access for middle-income families U.S. 2017
- Premium Statistic Main obstacles to improving housing access for elderly/disabled residents U.S. 2017
Obstacles to improving access
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Main obstacles to improving housing access for low-income families U.S. 2017
Main obstacles to improving housing access for low-income families U.S. 2017
What are two biggest obstacles to improving access to housing for low-income families?
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Main obstacles to improving housing access for residents of color U.S. 2017
Main obstacles to improving housing access for residents of color U.S. 2017
What are two biggest obstacles to improving access to housing for residents of color?
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Main obstacles to improving housing access for middle-income families U.S. 2017
Main obstacles to improving housing access for middle-income families U.S. 2017
What are two biggest obstacles to improving access to housing for middle-income families?
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Main obstacles to improving housing access for elderly/disabled residents U.S. 2017
Main obstacles to improving housing access for elderly/disabled residents U.S. 2017
What are two biggest obstacles to improving access to housing for residents who are elderly/disabled?
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