A new New York Times/Siena University poll suggests that Americans define the affordability crisis less by everyday prices and more by the rising cost of entering and sustaining a middle-class life. Housing costs dominate younger Americans’ concerns, who increasingly see homeownership as out of reach. The findings help explain why dissatisfaction with the economy remains high even as traditional indicators like employment and growth appear relatively strong.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/upshot/poll-affordability-housing-prices.html
