About two-thirds of households headed by young adults are rentals

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July 18, 2017

More U.S. households are renting than at any point in 50 years

About two-thirds of households headed by young adults are rentals

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More U.S. households are renting than at any point in 50 years
Significant growth in the number and share of households renting their home since 2006
Share of renting households increased for whites, blacks and Hispanics since 2006
Households of all education levels are now more likely to rent their home

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