Why the Average Family Can No Longer Afford a Home | Housing Affordability Explained

For decades, homeownership was the foundation of the American Dream. Today, that dream is slipping out of reach for the average family — and it’s not because people aren’t working hard.

In this video, we break down the income-to-home price ratio and explain why housing prices have risen far faster than wages, even as mortgage rates have fallen over time. Using real data, we show how inflation, cheap debt, and asset appreciation have combined to make buying a home increasingly unrealistic for first-time buyers.

You’ll learn:

Why home prices are outpacing household income

How inflation impacts assets before wages

Why lower interest rates didn’t make housing affordable

How down payments have become a major barrier

Why the average family is being priced out of homeownership

This isn’t about opinions — it’s about math. And unless these trends change, homeownership may soon become a privilege instead of a milestone.

📊 Data source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Motio Research

🏠 Topic: Housing Affordability, Inflation, Wages vs Home Prices

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