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flag Homeowners' net worth is 43 times that of renters, driven by home equity growth, according to a 2025 Realtor.com analysis.

flag Homeowners in the U.S. now hold about 43 times the net worth of renters, with median homeowner wealth at $396,200 versus $10,400 for renters, according to a 2025 Realtor.com analysis using 2022 Federal Reserve data. flag The gap, the largest three-year increase on record, is primarily driven by home equity, which grows as mortgages are paid and property values rise. flag Renters pay housing costs without building equity, meaning their payments don’t contribute to long-term wealth. flag The trend suggests homeownership remains a key driver of financial accumulation, while renters face greater challenges in building comparable assets.

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