Housing in America: Key Statistics and Trends in 2025–2026
The U.S. housing market in 2025 and early 2026 is defined by persistent affordability challenges, near-record home price-to-income ratios, and existing home sales at three-decade lows. While rents have declined and some price growth has decelerated, cost burdens for renters and owners continue to climb, and residential permitting has fallen for a fourth consecutive year. This article summarizes the latest official data on home prices, homeownership, construction, and affordability.