Why True U.S. Homeownership Is Significantly Lower Than Official Figures Suggest

Why True U.S. Homeownership Is Significantly Lower Than Official Figures Suggest

2026-07-21 economy

Minneapolis, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
The Minneapolis Fed’s new individual-focused metric reveals the true U.S. homeownership rate is 53%, far below the traditional 65% household estimate, highlighting severe affordability challenges for younger adults.

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