As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever
July 29, 2026
Jay Washington, 38, stands for a portrait at his residence in Athens, Ga., earlier this month. Washington would like to own a home, but after a cycle of underemployment, he’s not sure whether he’ll ever be able to.
Alyssa Pointer for NPR
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Record high housing costs have pushed the wealth gap between renters and owners wider than ever. It’s been a boon for owners even as many others are priced out.
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