Housing Vacancies and Homeownership
The homeownership rate of 65.5 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2025. The homeownership rates in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West were not statistically different from third quarter 2025 rates. 3rd Qtr 2026: +0.2* Percentage Points 3rd Qtr 2025: -0.3* Percentage Points
The homeownership rate of 65.5 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2025. The homeownership rates in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West were not statistically different from third quarter 2025 rates. 3rd Qtr 2026: +0.2* Percentage Points 3rd Qtr 2025: -0.3* Percentage Points
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Why it matters
The housing vacancies and homeownership data show no statistically significant change from the prior year, indicating routine market conditions without immediate impact on credit markets or financing conditions.
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators
Housing Vacancies and Homeownership
The homeownership rate of 65.5 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2025. The homeownership rates in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West were not statistically different from third quarter 2025 rates. 3rd Qtr 2026: +0.2* Percentage Points 3rd Qtr 2025: -0.3* Percentage Points