66% of non-homeowners say they won't be able to afford a home in the foreseeable future

Q: In the foreseeable future, do you think you will be able to afford to buy a home you would want to live in, or not? (Among those who do not own their own home)

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Source: Feb. 12-17, 2026 ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll of 1,045 U.S. adults who do not own a home with an error margin of +/- 3.2 percentage points.