I'm also curious about this. I'm not even in the top 10% for the US and I own a home. I know multiple people who make noticeably less than me who also own homes. And there are multiple nearby cities where people who make even less still also own homes.
My guess is that either the definition of "super rural" being used here is overly broad (like for example anywhere outside of new york city ... ) or they're living in some ultra high cost of living area.
My guess is that either the definition of "super rural" being used here is overly broad (like for example anywhere outside of new york city ... ) or they're living in some ultra high cost of living area.