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The Financial Pulse

The economic numbers that actually affect your household — in one place.

0.0 / 30 PRESSURE SCORE — — LOW MODERATE HIGH SEVERE
Inflation 3.29%
Unemployment 4.3%
Housing 32.5%
Wage Gap
Credit 7.1/10

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Household Finances
Housing Snapshot
Median Home Price
$405,300
National median · Oct 2025
Est. Monthly Payment
$2,270
30yr @ 6.35% · 20% down
Shelter / Rent CPI
+5.2%
YoY rent inflation · Mar 2026
Mortgage Burden
32.5%
% of median household income
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