How Many People Would Actually Live in a Haunted House?By RISMedia Staff
Some might say that there are a lot of scary things happening in the market right now, but apparently for a sizable percentage of us, living in a haunted house is not one of them.
About one-fourth of Americans (24%) believe they've lived in a real haunted house, according to a new report by Clever released this week. This number is actually down from 44% who said the same in the 2021 report, when people spent more time at home. The report surveyed 1,000 Americans and found that 69% of Americans believe in the paranormal, down from 76% in 2021 and 70% in 2020. About 60% of respondents say they’ve personally experienced a supernatural event, with more than 1 in 4 people (28%) saying they’ve seen a ghost and 1 in 7 people (14%) saying they’ve seen a UFO. Of those that haven’t shared a home with a ghost, two-thirds (67%) still believe it's possible for a home to be haunted. Spooky highlights:
While ghosts are frightening, the report found that 94% of homeowners are more afraid of home repair issues, such as mold (63%), termites (63%), and foundation problems (60%). “Purchasing a haunted home is the least of buyers’ worries. The scariest aspects of homeownership are unexpected costs (54%), nightmarish neighbors (44%), and an inability to pay their mortgage (39%),” said Jaime Dunaway-Seale, content writer at Clever and author of the report. “Despite widespread fears, few Americans take steps to ensure their safety. One-third of Americans (31%) fear house fires, but 40% don’t have a fire extinguisher. Yet 1 in 10 Americans have equipment to detect a supernatural presence.” For the full report, click here. |
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