The homeownership rate was the highest among Americans in their early 70s and the lowest among people in their early 20s in 2023. In that year, approximately ** percent of individuals aged 70 to 75 resided in a residence they owned, compared to approximately **** percent among individuals under the age of 25. On average, **** percent of Americans lived in an owner-occupied home. The homeownership rate was the highest in 2004 but has since declined.

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The homeownership rate in the United States declined slightly in 2023 and remained stable in 2024. The U.S. homeownership rate was the highest in 2004 before the 2007-2009 recession hit and decimated the housing market. In 2024, the proportion of households occupied by owners stood at **** percent in 2024, *** percentage points below 2004 levels. Homeownership since the recession The rate of homeownership in the U.S. fell in the lead up to the recession and continued to do so until 2016. Despite this trend, the share of Americans who perceived homeownership as part of their personal American dream remained relatively stable. This suggests that the financial hardship caused by the recession led to the fall in homeownership, rather than a change in opinion about the importance of homeownership itself. What the future holds for homeownership Homeownership trends vary from generation to generation. Homeownership among Americans over 65 years old is declining, whereas most Millennial renters plan to buy a home in the near future. This suggests that homeownership will remain important in the future, as Millennials are forecast to head most households over the next two decades.

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The homeownership among White people in the United States was 74.3 percent, the highest out of all ethnicities, in 2023. American Dream Part of the “American Dream” is the idea of owning a home. It is seen as a status symbol and an indicator of wealth. People take a lot of pride in owning a home, and hope to do so at the earliest age possible. It is the idea of having a white picket fence with a nuclear family, a dog, and a car or two which is seen as the stereotypical “end goal”. However, in the aftermath of the 2008 recession, the rate of homeownership in the United States fell steadily until 2016. The recession hindered people’s chances of owning a home, due to less credit being available and their own fears about being stuck with a home in negative equity if another recession were to occur. As a result, the homeownership rate in the United States has barely increased in the past few years. Factors affecting homeownership Homeownership varies based on different factors. Married-couple families have the highest homeownership rates among different family statuses. Unsurprisingly, households with high incomes have the highest homeownership rates.

In 2023, the rate of homeownership among White people living in the United States was 74.3 percent. Comparatively, 45.7 percent of Black people owned a home in the same year.

Home Ownership Rate in the United States decreased to 65.10 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 65.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Home Ownership Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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According to a November 2024 survey, the high cost of living is the leading reason preventing U.S. homeowners from pursuing homeownership. Other factors standing in the way of becoming a homeowner included having sufficient savings for a down payment (** percent) and enough income (** percent). In 2024, the homeownership rate in the U.S. was nearly ** percent.

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The homeownership rate in the United States amounted to nearly ** percent in the third quarter of 2024. While there are many factors that affect people’s decision to buy a house, the recent decrease can be attributed to the higher mortgage interest rates, which make taking out a mortgage less affordable for potential buyers, especially considering the surge in house prices in recent years. Which factors affect homeownership? Age and ethnicity have a strong correlation with homeownership. Baby boomers, for example, are twice as likely to own their home than Millennials. Also, the homeownership rate among white Americans is substantially higher than among any other ethnicity. How does the U.S. homeownership rate compare with other countries? Having a home is an integral part of the “American Dream”. Compared with selected European countries, the U.S. ranks alongside the United Kingdom, Cyprus, and Ireland. Many countries in Europe, however, exceed ** percent homeownership rate.

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The Midwest was the U.S. region with the highest homeownership rate in the United States in 2023. Approximately ** percent of all homes were owned by their occupants in that year, which was about **** percent higher than the national average. At the other end of the scale was the West region, where less than ** percent of people owned their home. Overall, the homeownership rate in the U.S. has declined since 2003.

United States Homeownership Rate: Annual data was reported at 63.900 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.400 % for 2016. United States Homeownership Rate: Annual data is updated yearly, averaging 64.700 % from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2017, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.000 % in 2004 and a record low of 63.000 % in 1965. United States Homeownership Rate: Annual data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB008: Housing Vacancy and Home Ownership Rate.

This map shows the percentage of housing units that are owner-occupied in the United States. A unit is owner occupied if the owner or co-owner lives in the unit, even if it is mortgaged or not fully paid for.Areas in bright yellow have the highest rates of home ownership.The pattern is shown by states, counties, and tracts. The map opens in San Francisco, CA but the data is available nationwide (including Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.). Search for your area and save a new web map to create a local perspective. The data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). The layer used to make this map is updated annually when the Census releases their new estimates. Click here to find full documentation or here to find layers covering various demographic topics in ArcGIS Living Atlas.

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Following a period of stagnation over most of the 2010s, the number of owner occupied housing units in the United States started to grow in 2017. In 2023, there were over 86 million owner-occupied homes. Owner-occupied housing is where the person who owns a property – either outright or through a mortgage – also resides in the property. Excluded are therefore rental properties, employer-provided housing and social housing. Homeownership sentiment in the U.S. Though homeownership is still a cornerstone of the American dream, an increasing share of people see themselves as lifelong renters. Millennials have been notoriously late to enter the housing market, with one in four reporting that they would probably continue to always rent in the future, a 2022 survey found. In 2017, just five years before that, this share stood at about 13 percent. How many renter households are there? Renter households are roughly half as few as owner-occupied households in the U.S. In 2023, the number of renter occupied housing units amounted to almost 45 million. Climbing on the property ladder for renters is not always easy, as it requires prospective homebuyers to save up for a down payment and qualify for a mortgage. In many metros, the median household income is insufficient to qualify for the median-priced home.

United States Homeownership Rate: 75 Years and Over data was reported at 76.800 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 77.000 % for 2016. United States Homeownership Rate: 75 Years and Over data is updated yearly, averaging 76.900 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2017, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.000 % in 2013 and a record low of 69.800 % in 1985. United States Homeownership Rate: 75 Years and Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB008: Housing Vacancy and Home Ownership Rate.