AVERAGE TIME AMERICANS OWN THEIR HOMES

The average residential turnover rate (in years) during the last decade.

Turnover Rate Year In Years 1989 12.0 1988 11.5 1987 11.6 1986 11.2 1985 12.3 1984 13.2 1983 13.5 1982 19.2 1981 16.1 1980 12.9 1979 9.7

SOURCE: Chicago Title