United States - Housing Affordability
Since 2014, United States Housing Affordability was down by 0points year on year. At 81.8 Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost in 2019, the country was number 7 comparing other countries in Housing Affordability. South Korea ranked the highest with 85.1 Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost in 2019, a growth of 0.2points versus 2018. Estonia, Hungary and Russia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Latvia recorded the best 5 years average growth at +0.4points per year, while Finland witnessed the worst performance at -0.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 81.80 |
| 2018 | 81.80 |
| 2017 | 81.70 |
| 2016 | 81.60 |
| 2015 | 81.80 |
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How does United States rank in Housing Affordability?
| # | 35 Countries | Percent of Household Income Minus Housing Cost | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
South Korea
|
85.10 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.2 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Estonia
|
83.60 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.3 % | View data | |
| 5 |
#5
Norway
|
81.90 % | 2019 | +0.1 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 7 |
#7
United States
|
81.80 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.0 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Chile
|
81.60 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data | |