As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever
Record-high housing costs have significantly widened the wealth gap between homeowners and renters. This trend has benefited existing property owners while making it increasingly difficult for new buyers to enter the market.
Why it matters
The growing disparity in wealth accumulation between these two groups has long-term implications for economic mobility and social stability.
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