U.S. Home Prices Have Soared 551% Since 1980, Compared to Income Growth of Just 373%

The national home-price-to-income ratio has reached 5.08, nearly double the recommended 2.6 maximum, leaving no major U.S. city within an affordable range. ST. LOUIS, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1980, the median U.S. home price has grown 551%, while median household incomes have...