The vast majority of current renters in the US say they would like to buy a home – but can’t afford one. In an aerial view, homes sit on lots in a residential neighborhood on March 15, 2024, in Miami, Florida.
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More than half of American renters who want to buy a home fear they’ll never afford one
The dream of homeownership feels out of reach for many American families. The vast majority (86%) of current renters in the United States say they would like to buy a home — but can’t afford one, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS released Monday.

