A new Urban Institute report reveals that 20% of surveyed Americans aged 18 to 64 could not pay their full rent on time at some point in 2025, the highest share since the survey began in 2019. Rent troubles increased most among middle-income Americans, rising from about 14.3% in 2024 to 21.6% in 2025. This trend signals growing financial strain for the middle class.
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