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Millions of Homeowners, Renters Cost-Burdened Nationwide

6/18/2026

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Center for Housing Studies released its 2026 “State of the Nation’s Housing” report on June 17, 2026.
The report said 20.7 million homeowners spent over 30 % of income on housing (9.6 million over half) while 22.7 million renters were cost-burdened in 2024, including 12.1 million severely burdened.
It noted 11 million low-income households faced 3.8 million affordable rentals in 2024 (35 % of demand), with cost-burdened rates of 32 % for Black-headed, 29 % for Hispanic-headed, and 22 % for White-headed homeowners.

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Center for Housing Studies released its 2026 “State of the Nation’s Housing” report on June 17, 2026.
The report said 20.7 million homeowners spent over 30 % of income on housing (9.6 million over half) while 22.7 million renters were cost-burdened in 2024, including 12.1 million severely burdened.
It noted 11 million low-income households faced 3.8 million affordable rentals in 2024 (35 % of demand), with cost-burdened rates of 32 % for Black-headed, 29 % for Hispanic-headed, and 22 % for White-headed homeowners.