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Main reasons non-owners don't currently own a home U.S. 2017

Main reasons why non-homeowners don't currently own a home in the United States in 2017

The data displays the main reasons why non-homeowners don't currently own a home in the U.S. in 2017. In the fourth quarter of 2017, 56% of the respondents said that they couldn't afford to buy a home.

Don't want the responsibility of owning 12 12 18 10
Currently need the flexibility of renting rather than owning 23 21 16 25
Can't afford to buy a home 51 52 52 56
Other 15 15 13 9