US Homeownership Rate (2026)
65.6%
Percent of US households that own their home
Summary
The US homeownership rate is 65.6% in 2026, slightly below the long-run average of ~65%. Rates range from 78% in West Virginia to 53% in New York. By age, homeownership rises from 25% (under 35) to 79% (65+). The Black-White homeownership gap remains stark at 30 percentage points.
Breakdown
Source
US Census Bureau, Housing Vacancy Survey· As of 2026-Q1
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