: In 1960, approximately 68 out of 100 Americans could afford a home, but now only around 43 out of 100 can afford one. Thats close to 70% could before (68%) And now almost 60% can't (57%) 43% can https://www.thezebra.com/resources/research/homeownership-statistics/ Edit and add this on Average Americans can't afford a home in 70 percent of the country https://www.cbsnews.com/news/housing-market-2019-americans-cant-afford-a-home-in-70-percent-of-the-country/