#1
86.6 million
U.S. households owned their home
The Census Bureau counted about 86.6 million owner-occupied homes in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community SurveyReference data
U.S. Home Organization Statistics
Twelve sourced benchmarks on the homes Americans manage, the costs they carry, and the time household tasks take. Last updated October 2, 2026.
A practical household snapshot
Home organization is about making limited time, space, and household budgets work better. The figures below bring together relevant nationwide public data for writers, shoppers, and anyone covering how Americans keep a home running.
Housing and household costs
#2
59.7%
of owned homes had a mortgage
Most owner-occupied homes had a monthly mortgage payment in 2024, making practical, lasting purchases especially relevant to household budgets.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey#3
35 million
homes were owned free and clear
About 35 million owned homes had no monthly mortgage payment in 2024, up by roughly 900,000 from the prior year.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey#4
$2,035
median monthly cost for owners with a mortgage
Median monthly owner costs, including mortgage, insurance, taxes, utilities, and fees, reached $2,035 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey#5
21.4%
of income went to those owner costs
Householders with a mortgage spent a median 21.4% of income on selected monthly owner costs in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey#6
$1,487
median monthly gross rent
Median gross rent, including utilities, was $1,487 nationally in 2024, after a 2.7% inflation-adjusted increase from 2023.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community SurveyTime spent at home
#7
80.9%
of Americans did household activities on an average day
In 2025, 80.9% of people age 15 and over spent time on household activities such as housework, food preparation, and household management.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey, 2025#8
1.99 hours
spent on household activities each day
Americans age 15 and over spent an average of 1.99 hours a day on household activities in 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey, 2025#9
2.75 vs. 2.11 hours
women and men spent on household activities
Among people who did household activities, women averaged 2.75 hours a day and men averaged 2.11 hours in 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey, 2025#10
65.2%
prepared food or cleaned up on an average day
In 2025, 65.2% of Americans age 15 and over spent time preparing food or cleaning up afterward on an average day.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey, 2025#11
36.1%
did housework on an average day
In 2025, 36.1% of Americans age 15 and over did housework on an average day.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey, 2025#12
39.7%
purchased goods or services on an average day
In 2025, 39.7% of Americans age 15 and over spent time purchasing goods or services on an average day.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey, 2025Sources and citation
This page uses public nationwide releases. Housing figures come from the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey, released September 11, 2025. Time-use figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2025 American Time Use Survey, released June 25, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau: The Cost of Homeownership Continues to Rise, 2024 American Community Survey
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: American Time Use Survey, 2025, Table 1
Suggested citation: USAve Merchandise. U.S. Home Organization Statistics. Updated October 2, 2026. https://usavemerchandise.com/home-organization-statistics
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