Spending · 2023
Housing
The average U.S. household spends $23,891 a year on housing — about 32% of the budget (2023).
$23,891
Avg per year
32%
Of total budget
+23%
Since 2019
Housing by income (before tax)
Under $30k$16,637
$30k–50k$18,594
$50k–70k$20,801
$70k–100k$22,967
$100k–150k$26,882
$150k+$41,450
Housing by age of reference person
Under 25$16,885
25–34$24,531
35–44$28,404
45–54$27,533
55–64$23,673
65–74$20,271
75+$18,870
Housing by region
Northeast$27,957
Midwest$20,613
South$21,113
West$29,426
Housing by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$30,377
Owner, no mortgage$18,325
Renter$22,051
Other$8,820
Housing — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on housing?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $23,891 per year on housing — about 32% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has housing spending changed since 2019?+
Average housing spending went from $19,417 in 2019 to $23,891 in 2023 — a +23% change (nominal dollars).
Where does this come from?+
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey (Interview + Diary, integrated). Independent estimates computed from the CE PUMD microdata (re-derived from UCC-level detail); major categories track BLS's published tables within a few percent. PUMSdata is not affiliated with BLS.