The home ownership rate has been fairly steady since the early 1960s, and today, is above the ownership rate of nearly all of the past 60 years. This is contrary to the doomerism presented in the media – and may come as a surprise to many.
Chart: US Historical Homeownership Rate: 1890 to 2024 – DQYDJ
The media spin: With home prices and mortgage rates high, many families find the American dream out of reach
