Homeownership Isn't What You Think | Savannah News

Homeownership stats might be deceiving—new research reveals nearly 14% of adults live in owner-occupied homes but aren’t the legal owners, often adult kids still living at home. The traditional 65% rate masks reality: only 53% of individuals actually own their homes, dropping to just 22% for those under 35. Experts propose a new metric, HPOP (homeowners-to-population ratio), to better reflect true economic well-being and housing trends. High housing costs widen the gap—Hawaii’s gap is nearly 19 points—while affordable states like North Dakota show minimal disparity, proving affordability is key to actual homeownership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad5ecc1b6485acf9