The U.S. homeownership rate fell in 2011 to 66.15%. That was the lowest homeownership rate in 14 years, since the 65.7%  rate in 1997. 
The U.S. homeownership rate fell in 2011 to 66.15%. That was the lowest homeownership rate in 14 years, since the 65.7%  rate in 1997.