| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 6, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 6, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/redfin-reveals-how-much-americans-need-to-earn-in-order-to-afford-a-typical-us-home/3971442/ |
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The income needed to buy a home in the US now $22,000 above what typical
American households earn, a new report from real estate website Redfin revealed.
One year ago, that number was even higher, the report said, at $26,000. Two
years ago, the gap was $29,000.
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