# American Dream homeownership sentiment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/american-dream-homeownership-sentiment > Updated: 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In early July 2026 a U.S. survey highlighted a growing decline in belief that homeownership fulfills the American Dream. By the end of the month, a more detailed poll of 1,000 homeowners showed that while a majority (56%) still link homeownership to stability, half of respondents now describe the dream in negative terms—27% say it is “eroding” and 24% say it is “broken.” Only 18% feel the promise has been fully met, with 45% seeing it as partially delivered and 36% viewing it as largely falling short. Generational differences emerged: baby boomers were most likely to label the dream “eroding” (38%), whereas millennials were most likely to call it “broken” (26%). Perceptions of homeownership shifted from a pure wealth‑building path toward a mixed‑feelings necessity, with the view of it as an “investment” rising from 19% to 27% and the view of it as a “burden” doubling from 3% to 6%. The data indicate a broader reassessment of the American Dream’s relevance to homeownership in the United States. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: U.S. Homeowners Say American Dream of Homeownership Eroding, Survey Finds A Hometap survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners finds only 18% say the American Dream of homeownership fully delivers, with half using negative terms like “eroding” or “broken,” especially baby boomers and millennial 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-homeowners-say-american-dream-of-homeownership-eroding-survey-finds ### 2026-07-05: US Survey Shows Declining Belief in the American Dream A Gallup‑Milken poll of 6,300 Americans finds only 46% say everyone can achieve the American Dream, down five points, with low optimism especially among Gen Z and lower‑income groups. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-survey-shows-declining-belief-in-the-american-dream --- Cite as: American Dream homeownership sentiment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/american-dream-homeownership-sentiment