Mapped: How Much You Need To Earn in Every State To Buy a Home
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A recent Realtor.com report highlights the significant income gap between what families earn and what is needed to afford a median-priced home in every state. While some states like Iowa and Illinois have a small affordability gap, others, such as Massachusetts and Montana, require over double the median income to comfortably afford a home. The report, which is based on July 2025 data, shows that nationally, the typical U.S. household earns about 46% less than the income required to afford a median-priced home.
For a detailed breakdown by state, read the full article here.
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Risk and project management professional with experience in Federal Reserve banking regulations, risk management policies as well as risk management advisory services. Critical skills include credit risk analysis, capital markets, strategic planning, current state assessments and target operating models. Ability to assess evolving regulatory guidelines and potential impact on financial services organizations operationally and strategically.
Mr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science in Management and International Business from Penn State University where he was a Bunton Waller Scholar and Division 1 athlete and his MBA in Finance and Accounting from New York University.
