Price to Rent Ratio in the United States increased to 134.20 in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 133.60 in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Price to Rent Ratio.

Turkey, Russia, Portugal, and Latvia were the countries with the highest house price-to-rent-ratio in the ranking in the second quarter of 2024. In all three countries, the ratio exceeded *** index points, meaning that house price growth had outpaced rents by over ** percent between 2015 and 2024. What does the house-price-to-rent ratio show? The house-price-to-rent-ratio measures the evolution of house prices compared to rents. It is generally calculated by dividing the median house price by the median annual rent. In this statistic, the values have been normalized with 100 equaling the 2015 ratio. Consequentially, a value under 100 means that rental rates have risen more than house prices. When all OECD countries are considered as a whole, the gap between house prices and rents was wider than in the Euro area. Measures of housing affordability The national house-price-to-rent ratio may not fully reflect the cost of housing in a particular country, as it does not capture the price variations that can exist between different regions. It also does not take into consideration the relationship between incomes and housing costs, which is measured by the house-price-to-income and household-rent-to-income ratios. Taking both these factors into account uncovers vast differences in housing affordability between different regions and different professions.

The house price to rent ratio index in the U.S. declined in the second half of 2022 and remained stable until the end of 2024, indicating that house price growth slowed down compared to rental growth. At its peak, in the second quarter of 2022, the index stood at *****. House prices increased dramatically since the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, rents have grown notably, but at a slower rate. What does the house price to rent ratio index measure? The house-price-to-rent-ratio measures the evolution of house prices compared to rents. It is calculated by dividing the median house price by the median annual rent. In this statistic, the values have been normalized with 100 equaling the 2015 ratio. Consequentially, a value under 100 means that rental rates have risen more than house prices. Compared to the OECD countries average, the gap between house prices and rents in the United States was wider. The house price to rent ratio in different countries The house price to rent ratio in the United Kingdom continued to increase in the second half of 2022, but growth softened, as the housing market cooled. On the other hand, the index in Germany fell drastically between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023. A similar trend was observed in France.

United States US: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 134.118 2015=100 in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 133.710 2015=100 for 2023. United States US: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated yearly, averaging 99.069 2015=100 from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2024, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 137.672 2015=100 in 2022 and a record low of 89.669 2015=100 in 1997. United States US: Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: OECD Member: Annual. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices

This dataset provides values for PRICE TO RENT RATIO reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Price to Rent Ratio in Canada decreased to 134.71 in the first quarter of 2025 from 134.87 in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Price to Rent Ratio.

Since 2015, the gap between the cost of buying a home and renting has grown, with homeownership becoming increasingly less affordable. In the ***** ******* of 2024, the house price to rent ratio in the UK stood at *****. That meant that house price growth has outpaced rental growth by nearly ** percent between 2015 and 2024. The UK's house price to rent ratio was slightly below the average Euro area ratio. House price to income ratio in the UK Another indicator for housing affordability is the house price to income ratio, which is calculated by dividing nominal house prices by the nominal disposable income per head. The ratio saw an overall increase between 2015, which was the base year, and 2022. After that, the index declined, but remained close to the average for the Euro area. Is it more affordable to rent or buy? There are many things to be considered when comparing buying to renting, such as the ability to qualify for a mortgage and whether prospective homebuyers have sufficient savings for a deposit. Generally, purchasing a home is more affordable than renting one. However, the average monthly savings first-time buyers can achieve have been on the decline. In East of England, where house prices have increased rapidly over the past few years, it was cheaper to rent than to buy in 2022.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the house price-to-rent ratio in Australia was estimated at *****, marking a decrease from the same quarter of the previous year. An indicator of how strong the property market is, the house price-to-rent ratio was calculated by dividing nominal house prices by rent price indices. Within the given period, after reaching a peak in the first quarter of 2022, the price-to-rent ratio decreased each quarter until the second quarter of 2023. From then on, the house price-to-rent ratio fluctuated, but largely trended downwards. Is Australia in a property bubble? Many industry experts believe the country is in a property bubble, indicated by the rapid increase in Australian property market prices to the point that they are no longer relative to incomes and rents, followed by a decline. The house price-to-income ratio was on an upward trend between the third quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2024. Nonetheless, after hitting its peak, it declined to ***** in the fourth quarter of 2024. Rental property demand In March 2025, the rental vacancy rate, which indicates how many properties are available for rent out of all the rental stock, was relatively high in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney. That year, the average weekly rent prices varied across the country depending on the city, with the highest average weekly rents for houses and units in Sydney. Hobart, on the other hand, had the most affordable rental properties across Australia's capital cities.

Price to Rent Ratio in Japan increased to 134.10 points in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 133.20 points in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Japan Price to Rent Ratio.

Price to Rent Ratio in Poland decreased to 124.75 in the first quarter of 2025 from 124.80 in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Poland Price to Rent Ratio.

Price to Rent Ratio in France increased to 116.98 in the first quarter of 2025 from 116.69 in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for France Price to Rent Ratio.

The house price to rent ratio in Canada decreased 2023 onwards, after peaking in 2022. In the third quarter of 2024, the index amounted to ***** index points, down from ***** index points in the third quarter of 2023, when the highest value was recorded. The index tracks the development of house prices relative to rents, with 2015 chosen as a base year with an index value of 2015. This ratio was calculated by dividing median house prices by median annual rents. A ratio of *** percent means that the gap between median house prices and median annual rents widened by ** percent since 2015.

Romania Price to Rent Ratio: sa data was reported at 105.906 2015=100 in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 108.438 2015=100 for Sep 2024. Romania Price to Rent Ratio: sa data is updated quarterly, averaging 111.883 2015=100 from Mar 2009 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.668 2015=100 in Dec 2009 and a record low of 97.263 2015=100 in Jun 2014. Romania Price to Rent Ratio: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.OECD.AHPI: House Price Index: Seasonally Adjusted: Non OECD Member: Quarterly. Nominal house prices divided by rent price indices

Portugal, Canada, and the United States were the countries with the highest house price to income ratio in 2024. In all three countries, the index exceeded 130 index points, while the average for all OECD countries stood at 116.2 index points. The index measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. An index value of 120, for example, would mean that house price growth has outpaced income growth by 20 percent since 2015. How have house prices worldwide changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? House prices started to rise gradually after the global financial crisis (2007–2008), but this trend accelerated with the pandemic. The countries with advanced economies, which usually have mature housing markets, experienced stronger growth than countries with emerging economies. Real house price growth (accounting for inflation) peaked in 2022 and has since lost some of the gain. Although, many countries experienced a decline in house prices, the global house price index shows that property prices in 2023 were still substantially higher than before COVID-19. Renting vs. buying In the past, house prices have grown faster than rents. However, the home affordability has been declining notably, with a direct impact on rental prices. As people struggle to buy a property of their own, they often turn to rental accommodation. This has resulted in a growing demand for rental apartments and soaring rental prices.

Price to Rent Ratio in the United Kingdom increased to 113.72 in the first quarter of 2025 from 113.62 in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Price to Rent Ratio.

Price to Rent Ratio in Germany increased to 130.91 in the first quarter of 2025 from 127.55 in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Price to Rent Ratio.

American Homes 4 Rent PE ratio as of June 26, 2025 is 20.83. Current and historical p/e ratio for American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) from 2012 to 2025. The price to earnings ratio is calculated by taking the latest closing price and dividing it by the most recent earnings per share (EPS) number. The PE ratio is a simple way to assess whether a stock is over or under valued and is the most widely used valuation measure. Please refer to the Stock Price Adjustment Guide for more information on our historical prices.

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Price to Rent Ratio in Turkey decreased to 160.47 in the first quarter of 2025 from 172 in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Price to Rent Ratio.

Rents in Germany continued to increase in all seven major cities in 2024. The average rent per square meter in Munich was approximately **** euros — the highest in the country. Conversely, Düsseldorf had the most affordable rent, at approximately **** euros per square meter. But how does renting compare to buying? According to the house price to rent ratio, house prices in Germany have risen faster than rents, making renting more affordable than buying. Affordability of housing in Germany In 2023, Germany was among the European countries with a relatively high house price to income ratio in Europe. The indicator compares the affordability of housing across OECD countries and is calculated as the nominal house prices divided by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 chosen as a base year. Between 2012 and 2022, property prices in the country rose much faster than income, with the house price to income index peaking at *** index points at the beginning of 2022. Slower house price growth in the following years has led to the index declining, as incomes catch up. Nevertheless, homebuyers in 2024 faced significantly higher mortgage interest rates, contributing to a higher final cost. How much does buying a property in Germany cost? Just as with renting, Munich was the most expensive city for newly built apartments. In 2024, the cost per square meter in Munich was almost ***** euros pricier than in the runner-up city, Frankfurt. Detached and semi-detached houses are usually more expensive. The price gap between Munich and the second most expensive city, Stuttgart, was nearly ***** euros per square meter.