Renters in Kentucky Aren't Moving. Here's What the Data Shows.
Researchers found Kentucky renters’ three-year moving probability fell to 37% in 2026 as higher housing costs and tight supply kept many in place.
- In 2024, U.S. household mobility fell to historic lows of 11.2%, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, while renter households that moved made up only 18.3% of all renters compared to 37.2% in 1981.
- Homeowners are staying put to preserve low mortgage rates; Freddie Mac data shows rates jumped from 2.65% in January 2021 to 6.71% by September 2026, creating a lock-in effect that discourages selling.
- According to CBRE's 2026 outlook, renewed leases accounted for 57% of apartment activity, up from 51% in 2015, while a TurboTenant survey found 81% of landlords reported steady or improved rental demand.
- The National Association of Realtors reports first-time buyers accounted for just 21% of the U.S. market in 2025, down 50% from 2007, with median age reaching 40—both record lows.
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York researchers found renter expectations for homeownership fell from roughly 52% in 2015 to about 35% by 2025, signaling a fundamental shift in housing market dynamics.
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