U.S. median rent surges 57.8% since 2008 now 33% of household budgets
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最新报道：Median U.S. rent has surged 57.8% since 2008, far outpacing the 33% inflation rate over the same period, squeezing household budgets as housing costs consume larger shares of income. The national median rent hit $1,300 in 2023, up from $824 in 2008, with some metro areas like Austin seeing 90%+ increases. Experts warn the affordability crisis is worsening as wage growth fails to keep pace, forcing renters to cut spending on essentials. The trend reflects structural housing shortages and rising demand in desirable urban areas.
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