EconomicUnited States·3 Nov 2026
Rising Housing Costs Increase Income Required for Median U.S. Home Purchase
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As of the second quarter of 2026, the income required to purchase a national median-priced home of $434,900 rose to $112,695, representing a $9,213 increase from the first quarter. Affordability worsened across all 50 major metropolitan areas tracked by HSH, with San Jose requiring the highest annual salary at $492,364. While the South and West saw some…
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