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The Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019

$NWSAPress releaseJul 20, 2026, 6:00 AM ETRead the release

Realtor.com, a subsidiary of News Corp, released a report showing the national starter home market remains 300,000 homes below 2019 levels despite recent inventory gains. The typical starter home price has risen to $344,000, requiring a minimum household income of $78,000, an 80% increase from the $43,000 needed in 2019.

Key figures

Min income 2019
43000
Median starter home price
344000
Inventory growth since 2022
220000
Min income for starter home
78000
Starter home shortage vs 2019
300000
Median household income current
88100

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