Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate in the United States (RHORUSQ156N) from Q1 1965 to Q2 2025 about homeownership, housing, rate, and USA.

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate for the United States (USHOWN) from 1984 to 2024 about homeownership, housing, rate, and USA.

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.

The homeownership rate was the highest among Americans in their early 70s and the lowest among people in their early 20s in 2024. In that year, approximately **** percent of individuals aged 70 to 74 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.

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.

United States Homeownership Rate: 25 to 29 Years data was reported at 32.100 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.900 % for 2016. United States Homeownership Rate: 25 to 29 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 36.300 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2017, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.800 % in 2006 and a record low of 30.900 % in 2016. United States Homeownership Rate: 25 to 29 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB008: Housing Vacancy and Home Ownership Rate.

The U.S. homeownership rate for householders over 65 years of age fluctuated between **** percent and **** percent since 2011. In the third quarter of 2024, approximately ** percent of people over 65 years of age inhabited an owner-occupied home. This was much higher than the average homeownership rate in the United States.

United States Homeownership Rate: 30 to 34 Years data was reported at 45.700 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 45.400 % for 2016. United States Homeownership Rate: 30 to 34 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 53.200 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2017, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.400 % in 2004 and a record low of 45.400 % in 2016. United States Homeownership Rate: 30 to 34 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB008: Housing Vacancy and Home Ownership Rate.

United States Homeownership Rate: 40 to 44 Years data was reported at 61.800 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.000 % for 2016. United States Homeownership Rate: 40 to 44 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 69.850 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2017, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.000 % in 1982 and a record low of 61.600 % in 2015. United States Homeownership Rate: 40 to 44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB008: Housing Vacancy and Home Ownership Rate.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rates by Race and Ethnicity: Black Alone in the United States (BOAAAHORUSQ156N) from Q1 1994 to Q2 2025 about African-American, homeownership, rate, and USA.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate for New York (NYHOWN) from 1984 to 2024 about homeownership, NY, housing, rate, and USA.

This statistic shows the Generation Z homeownership rate in the United States in 2016 and 2025, by ethnicity. In 2016, almost ** percent of Hispanic Americans between 15 and 24 years were homeowners, but this is set to rise to **** percent by 2025 when they will be 25 to 34 years.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Unit Characteristics: Percent Homeowner with Mortgage by Age: from Age 25 to 34 (CXU980230LB0403M) from 1984 to 2023 about consumer unit, age, homeownership, 25 years +, mortgage, percent, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate for California (CAHOWN) from 1984 to 2024 about homeownership, CA, housing, rate, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate (5-year estimate) for Orange County, VA (HOWNRATEACS051137) from 2009 to 2023 about Orange County, VA; homeownership; VA; 5-year; housing; rate; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate (5-year estimate) for Grand County, CO (HOWNRATEACS008049) from 2009 to 2023 about Grand County, CO; homeownership; CO; 5-year; housing; rate; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Homeownership Rate for Florida (FLHOWN) from 1984 to 2024 about homeownership, FL, housing, rate, and USA.