Median Monthly Mortgage Payments Rise by 40% Over Five Years

The median monthly mortgage payment for U.S. homebuyers has increased from $1,525 in 2021 to $2,134 as of May 2026 due primarily to rising interest rates rather than significant increases in home prices.

By David Beren Thu, June 25, 2026 at 7:56 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance · June 25, 2026, 16:56 UTC

Median Monthly Mortgage Payments Rise by 40% Over Five Years

Topics: consumer spending home prices housing affordability mortgage rates

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