United States Home Ownership Rate
65.0%▼ −0.3 pt
Jun 2026 · Quarterly
The United States Home Ownership Rate fell to 65% in the second quarter of 2026 from 65.3% in the previous period. The rate remains above the all-time low of 62.9% recorded in the second quarter of 2016, but is well below the record high of 69.2% set in the fourth quarter of 2004. The series dates back to the first quarter of 1965.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.0% | 65.3% | 69.2%Dec 2004 | 62.9%Jun 2016 | 1965 – 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Home Ownership Rate in United States averaged 65.9% from 1965 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 69.2% in Dec 2004 and a record low of 62.9% in Jun 2016. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1965.
The Home Ownership Rate measures the percentage of occupied housing units that are owned by the occupants in the United States. It is expressed as a percentage and reported quarterly. The series spans from the first quarter of 1965 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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