Housing equity and net worth are impacted by home prices and stock market performance. In the US, the housing crash and stock market decline in 2008 significantly reduced homeowner and renter net worth, though it has since recovered. Homeowners typically have much higher net worth than renters, ranging from 31 to 46 times higher. In the Tampa Bay area, the median home price declined after the housing bubble but has stabilized in recent years. A return to typical price growth could restore positive equity for homeowners who purchased during the housing crash within around 9 years.