Economic Parameters
Household Median Income
$78,000
Housing Cost Ratio (% of income)
38.5%
Annual Core Inflation Rate
3.2%
Historical Presets
Dynamic Distribution & Class Mobility
Pew Standard (67% - 200% Median)
Lower Bracket Bound
$52,000
66.7% of median
Upper Bracket Bound
$156,000
200.0% of median
Compression Index
1.42
Ratio vs 2008 Baseline
Net Household Burden
78.4%
Shelter + Essentials share
Lower Tier (<$52k)
Middle Class ($52k–$156k)
Upper Tier (>$156k)
Median Anchor
| Dimension | 2008 Baseline | Current Simulated | Net Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle-Class Self-Identification | 53.0% | 44.2% | -8.8 pts |
| Housing Income Burden | 27.5% | 38.5% | +11.0 pts |
| Mobility Pressure Outlook | Moderate balance | Downward pressure high | Structural drag |
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Methodology & Sources: Income bracket bounds utilize the standardized Pew Research Center formulation defining middle-income as two-thirds to double the national median household income. Self-identification baseline comparisons derived from pre-2008 Pew/Gallup historic surveys versus recent Yahoo Finance economic reporting.