Tag: rental affordability
Buying More Affordable than Renting in a Majority of Counties, But Home Prices Rising Faster than Rents
Home ownership consumed less of residents’ typical wages than renting in 57.7 percent of counties; Median home prices rose faster than rent in 69 percent of counties IRVINE, Calif. –Jan 22, 2026 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its 2026 Rental Affordability Report, which shows that in... Read More »
Owning a Home More Affordable Than Renting Across U.S. but Both Still Pose Significant Burdens
Home-Ownership Expenses Consume Smaller Portion of Wages Than Three-Bedroom Rents in Majority of Local Markets; Owning Still More Favorable Despite Home Prices Rising Faster Than Rents; Both Options Remain a Financial Stretch for Average Workers Around Nation IRVINE, Calif. – Feb. 6, 2025 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data,... Read More »
Top 10 Counties with the Highest Rental Rates in 2024
ATTOM’s 2024 Rental Affordability report saw significant variations in pricing and affordability across different counties. For renters and potential homebuyers alike, understanding these dynamics is crucial. We have compiled a list of the top 10 counties with the highest rental rates in 2024, shedding light on their rental affordability, housing... Read More »
Renting a Home Still More Affordable Than Owning Across U.S. Even as Both Remain Financial Stretch
Home Rental and Ownership Still Difficult in 2024 for Average Workers in Most of Nation But Renting Less of a Burden in Nearly 90 Percent of Local Markets Trend Continues Despite Rents Growing Faster Than Home Prices IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 18, 2024 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, today released its 2024 Rental... Read More »
Top 10 U.S. Housing Markets Most Affordable for Renting in 2023
According to ATTOM’s just released 2023 Rental Affordability Report, the average three-bedroom rent is more affordable than owning a comparably sized median-priced home in 95 percent of U.S. counties analyzed. The report also shows that both renting and owning a three-bedroom home are significant financial burdens for households around the U.S.,... Read More »