
The American dream now comes with a ZIP code: Here’s where starter homes are still within reach
- Income needed for a US starter home rose over 80% since 2019
- Buyers now need about $78,000 annually, up from $43,000
- Some regions still offer more affordable starter-home options
A new Realtor.com report shows the income needed to afford a typical starter home in the US has surged by more than 80% since 2019, far outpacing wage growth and deepening concerns about housing affordability. The findings highlight how home prices have climbed sharply in recent years, pushing…





