Rural Research Briefs
Shawn Poynter / There Is More Work To Be Done
Shawn Poynter / There Is More Work To Be Done
Owning a home has traditionally been the bedrock of the “American Dream,” conveying prosperity, financial security, and upward mobility. The United States is largely a nation of homeowners and homeownership is more prevalent in rural areas. But many rural households still face challenges in accessing, attaining and affording the purchase of a home. Lack of available stock, affordability and high cost loans are barriers to homeownership.
This Rural Research Brief examines the state of homeownership in rural America.
Rural Unemployment Rate Still in Double Digits