February 2026 Market Indicator Report February 2026 | Page 10

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.
February Year to Date
74 61 61
64
63
58
2024 2025 2026
2024 2025 2026
- 14.9 %- 7.9 % + 27.6 %- 16.4 % 0.0 % + 4.9 %
Affordability Index March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 September 2025 October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026 12-Month Avg
Historical Housing Affordability Index by Month
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
01-2020
01-2021
01-2022
01-2023
01-2024
01
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