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Housing Affordability Index

This index measures housing affordability for the region . For example , an index of 120 means the median household income is 120 % of what is necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interest rates . A higher number means greater affordability .
August Year to Date
83 78
61 62 61 62
2022 2023 2024
2022 2023 2024
- 21.7 % - 26.5 % + 1.6 % - 27.8 % - 21.8 % + 1.6 %
Affordability Index September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 12-Month Avg
Historical Housing Affordability Index by Month
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
01-2008
01-2009
01-2010
01-2011
01-2012
01-2013
01-2014
01-2015
01-2016
01-2017
01-2018
01-2019
01-2020
01-2021
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