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BriefApril 18, 2026 · 12:06 PM

Homeownership Is No Longer a Path to Wealth for the Working Class

The path to wealth through homeownership has effectively closed for much of the working class. The median sales price for an existing home in the United States is $408,800 as of April 2026. Elevated mortgage rates make monthly payments on that home unaffordable for the average working-class household, even with a substantial down payment. Existing homeowners with low, locked-in rates have little incentive to sell, keeping housing inventory constrained and prices high. First-time buyers are priced out, unable to enter the market. For a growing segment of the population, the path to wealth via homeownership has effectively closed.

Noa Aldridge

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