Guardian/Harris Poll: 95% of Americans say US faces affordability crisis as half struggle with groceries and gas
By
Gaya Gupta
Summary
An exclusive Guardian/Harris Poll survey reveals that 95% of Americans believe the US is facing an affordability crisis, with half struggling to afford groceries and gas. Despite stable employment and record-high stock markets, 57% of Americans believe the economy is worsening — up from 46% in February — amid the war in Iran and ahead of the midterm elections. The poll paints a grim portrait of a cost-of-living crisis affecting the majority of the population.
Source
bskyGuardian/Harris Poll: 95% of Americans say US faces affordability crisis as half struggle with groceries and gastheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledNinety-five per cent of Americans believe the US is suffering an affordability crisis
Despite stable employment and record-high stock markets, more Americans believe the overall economy is getting worse (57%) than in February (46%)
The survey, conducted by Harris Poll, paints a bleak picture of how people feel about the US economy amid the war in Iran and ahead of the key midterm elections this fall
You might also wanna read
Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
WIRED Survey: Americans Overwhelmingly Cite Housing Affordability as Top Concern
WIRED surveyed over 200 readers about their housing costs and experiences in 2026. The overwhelming concern is affordability, with responden
Wired·21d ago
WSJ-NORC Poll Shows Americans Losing Faith in Economic Mobility Despite Strong Economic Indicators
A Wall Street Journal-NORC poll reveals that Americans are losing faith in the American Dream, with economic pessimism growing despite tradi
wsj.com·10mo ago
Analyzing the Affordability Gap: Why Economic Recovery Data Doesn't Match Consumer Sentiment
The article examines the disconnect between economic data showing recovery in real median household income and persistently low consumer sen
newsletter.mikekonczal.com·4mo ago
Rising Costs of Groceries, Housing, and Health Care Cause Financial Stress for Many
The article highlights the financial stress experienced by many people due to rising costs of groceries, housing, and health care. About hal
apnorc.org·11mo ago
GoFundMe CEO Reports Rising Number of Americans Crowdfunding for Groceries Amid Economic Strain
GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan reveals that more Americans are turning to crowdfunding for basic necessities like groceries due to economic challe
finance.yahoo.com·8mo ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.