Rank in country
5 / 8
Among 8 regions in Hungary
Regional factual view for Housing Affordability in Észak-Alföld (2025).
Latest value
· 2025
4.70% Percentage of population
HU 5.3 · -0.6 pp vs country · Europe 7.8 · -3.1 pp vs Europe
Rank in country
5 / 8
Among 8 regions in Hungary
Rank in Europe
147 / 204
Among 204 European regions
Population
1,390,406
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
Measures the share of people living in households where total housing costs exceed 40% of disposable household income.
Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
Data source: Eurostat Housing cost overburden rate ilc_lvho07_r
Lower is better · Range 3.4–7.8
Észak-Alföld recorded 4.7% in 2025, a more favorable result than both the national benchmark for Hungary and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 65,000 people in the region.
From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated modestly from 2.7% to 4.7%, but the latest year moved against that trend, with a substantial improvement.
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Arrears on bills is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while this indicator is more favorable. The result for Cannot keep home warm has recently deteriorated.