According to The Kobeissi Letter, the annual income required to afford an average home in the US has reached an all-time high of $124,200, significantly outpacing the median US household income of $79,200. This creates a substantial affordability gap of $45,000, highlighting the growing challenge for potential homeowners.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the combined value of US homes surged by $2.5 trillion in 2024, reaching a near-record $49.7 trillion. Since 2012, the total value of homes has increased by 150%. Millennials' homeownership value rose 19% year-over-year to $9.7 trillion, accounting for approximately 20% of the housing market.