Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens in the U.S..

Nearly half of Americans struggle to meet housing costs, resorting to significant sacrifices to afford their homes.

Nearly one in five homeowners and renters are skipping meals to afford housing in the current economy, highlighting the sacrifices many Americans are making to stay in their homes.
Half of U.S. homeowners and renters report struggling to pay housing costs, with significant numbers cutting back on vacations, working extra hours, or selling belongings to manage expenses.
Mortgage payments are near an all-time high, and the typical household earns about $30,000 less than what is needed to afford a median-priced home.
Millennials, baby boomers, and Gen Xers are dipping into retirement savings for housing costs, while Gen Zers are working extra hours, selling belongings, and skipping meals.
Housing affordability is influencing Americans' plans for the upcoming presidential election, with many considering multigenerational living arrangements to cope with high costs.