【World Property Journal】Americans Are Staying Put Longer: Homeownership Grows to 12 Years

According to new data from Redfin, the median U.S. homeowner now stays in the same house for 12 years, the longest stretch since 2022. That represents a modest rebound from 11.8 years in 2024, as elevated mortgage rates and persistently high home prices continue to suppress turnover. Homeowners are increasingly "locked in," reducing the supply of homes for sale and intensifying competition for first-time buyers. The trend highlights a slow-moving housing market where affordability pressures and long-term ownership patterns are reshaping inventory dynamics nationwide.

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