Special Report

Every Year's Mortgage Rate Since 1972

2007
> Avg. 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 6.34%
> Avg. inflation-adjusted monthly mortgage payment: $2,006
> Avg. inflation-adjusted home sale price: $429,114
> Homeownership rate: 68.15%

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2008
> Avg. 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 6.03%
> Avg. inflation-adjusted monthly mortgage payment: $1,714
> Avg. inflation-adjusted home sale price: $385,574
> Homeownership rate: 67.83%

2009
> Avg. 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 5.04%
> Avg. inflation-adjusted monthly mortgage payment: $1,330
> Avg. inflation-adjusted home sale price: $358,254
> Homeownership rate: 67.38%

2010
> Avg. 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 4.69%
> Avg. inflation-adjusted monthly mortgage payment: $1,226
> Avg. inflation-adjusted home sale price: $355,074
> Homeownership rate: 66.85%

2011
> Avg. 30-year fixed mortgage rate: 4.45%
> Avg. inflation-adjusted monthly mortgage payment: $1,107
> Avg. inflation-adjusted home sale price: $337,903
> Homeownership rate: 66.15%

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