Gallup poll shows Americans choose real estate as top investment for 12th year in a row, beating stocks, gold, and crypto.

Americans Choose Real Estate as Best Investment – 12th Year in a Row!

September 03, 20250 min read

Americans Choose Real Estate as Best Investment – 12th Year in a Row!

“Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.” – Will Rogers

Gallup

Once again we’re hearing it… and it doesn’t get old; for the 12th year in a row, Gallup is reporting that more Americans prefer real estate over other long-term investment vehicles for growing wealth. Overall, when the numbers are broken down, the numbers show that 37% prefer real estate, 23% prefer gold, 16% prefer stocks & bonds, 13% prefer CDs/bank accounts, 5% prefer bonds, and 4% prefer crypto.


Gallup poll shows Americans choose real estate as top investment for 12th year in a row, beating stocks, gold, and crypto.

Director of Education & Outreach, National Real Estate Investors Association

Brad Beckett

Director of Education & Outreach, National Real Estate Investors Association

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