Mexico Home Prices Rise 7.9% Annually, Double Inflation, Squeezing Middle Class

Mexico's Federal Mortgage Society index shows average home values reached 1.96 million pesos by mid-2026, up 7.9% year-over-year, outpacing inflation by roughly double. This accelerates housing unaffordability for middle-income buyers, signaling potential demand slowdown and broader affordability-driven economic strain.