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Gallup Poll: 25% of Non-Homeowners Expect to Buy a Home in Next 5 Years, Down from Decade-High
A Gallup poll conducted in early April 2026 found that only 25% of non-homeowners expect to buy a home in the next five years, a record low. Overall, 28% anticipate purchasing within 10 years, while 45% foresee no home purchase. Most Americans view it as a bad time to buy, amid recent economic shifts.
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Only 28% of Americans expect to buy a home within 10 years. Meanwhile, 45% of Americans do not see themselves buying a home in the foreseeable future.
67% of Americans say it is a bad time to buy a house. This sentiment crosses party lines, with 55% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents stating it is a bad time to buy a house. Additionally, 76% of Democrats say it is a bad time to buy a house, according to the poll.
The White House celebrated a decline in mortgage interest rates earlier in 2026. However, the Iran war has complicated the picture of mortgage interest rates since earlier in 2026.
