That’s down from a peak of 125 hours when rents hit a record high in 2022. New Hampshire’s minimum-wage workers have to toil longest to afford the median-priced apartment, while South Dakota’s workers fall on the other end of the spectrum. The average minimum-wage earner in the U.S. would have to work 106 hours per
Housing supply rose to the highest level since 2020 in January, but housing demand fell to the lowest level since 2020 as mortgage rates hit an eight-month high. Sellers are making moves because they’re tired of waiting for mortgage rates to fall, but buyers are skittish amid economic uncertainty and rising home prices, which are
Nationwide, the median asking rent was little changed from a year earlier, down 0.1% to $1,599. But rents may inch up if demand outstrips supply in a big way, which is feasible because apartment construction is slowing and high homebuying costs are fueling renter demand. The median U.S. asking rent was $1,599 in January, little
Most homeowners still have a mortgage rate far below today’s levels, which is prompting many to stay put. But this lock-in effect is starting to ease because Americans are growing accustomed to elevated rates, and for many, it’s not realistic to stay put forever. That’s boosting listings and easing the housing shortage. Nationwide, 17.2% of
Below we’ve outlined recent Los Angeles housing statistics and insights in light of the devastating wildfires. We’ll be updating this page with new information as it becomes available and as the situation evolves. Redfin agents are working hard to help local homebuyers and sellers navigate disruptions and changes to their transactions. Many Redfin agents are
In Cleveland, prices jumped 15% year over year in December—the biggest increase among the 50 most populous metros. Next came Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Florida is home to the three metros where prices rose the least. Home prices rose from a year earlier in all 50 of the most populous U.S. metropolitan areas in December—the first