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flag Rising home prices are driven more by income growth among high earners than by housing shortages, a new study finds.

flag A new study by UC Irvine and the San Francisco Fed finds that rising U.S. home prices are more closely linked to income growth—especially among high earners—than to housing supply shortages. flag Analyzing data from 1975 to 2024, researchers found that prices outpaced income growth after 2000, with no strong connection between income increases and housing supply. flag Instead, demand from wealthier households upgrading homes or investing in property appears to drive price increases, particularly in high-cost areas. flag While population growth correlates with new construction, the study suggests that addressing affordability may require tackling income inequality and market dynamics rather than focusing solely on building more homes.

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