Jessica Reed Kraus
Independent Media Making Politics Fun Again // Culture Critiques // Quality Gossip // Typical Scorpio Tendencies
1.3M
Followers
4.4K
Following
4.9K
Posts
0.35%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Jessica Reed Kraus (@houseinhabit) has 1,251,050 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 4,923 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 20, 2026, a post got 4.3K likes and 115 comments on average (median 3.7K likes), an engagement rate of 0.35% of followers. Over the 165 days we have tracked it, the account lost 23,500 followers (-1.8%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @houseinhabit's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Mega |
| Followers | 1,251,050 |
| Following | 4,377 |
| Posts | 4,923 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Category | Writer |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 4,348 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 115 |
| Videos | 2 |
| Photos & carousels | 10 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.35% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @houseinhabit's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
-23.5K
Net Change
-1.8%
% Change
-142
Avg / Day
165
Days Tracked
74
Data Points
Tracked between May 4, 2026 (1,274,550 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (1,251,050 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1,251,050 | -1,859 | |
| 1,252,909 | -4,181 | |
| 1,257,090 | -4,638 | |
| 1,261,728 | -4,553 | |
| 1,266,281 | -8,269 | |
| 1,274,550 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
4.3K
Avg Likes/Post
115
Avg Comments/Post
52.2K
Total Likes
1.4K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 877 Mega-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 0.94%, middle half 0.3% to 2.58%)
0.35%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
1.4K
Avg Likes on Videos (2)
4.9K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (10)
Only 2 of the 12 posts we analysed are videos: too few to say which format does better.
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @houseinhabit's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 3,748 likes and comments; 2 of the 12 reached twice that (7,496 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @houseinhabit's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
12,093 likes · 222 comments
2.7× @houseinhabit's average post · 3.2× the median post.
"Woke this morning to heartbreaking news of Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation due to Abraham’s bone cancer diagnosis. Of all the couples I’ve encountered throughout my life, I’d count them among the most inspiring. Their love is infectious. My family has been fortunate to witness it…"
749 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Friday
Day Posted
22:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 225 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 2.5 posts/week |
Content Mix
2
Videos / Reels
10
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @houseinhabit
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Woke this morning to heartbreaking news of Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation due to A…
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12.1K | 222 | view |
| 2 |
THE SUSSEX SAGA: A HIH Recap, In Twelve Acts
Eight years ago, a TV actress wit…
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10.1K | 495 | view |
| 3 |
Remember during the darkest June. A foggy costal retreat overlooking a sheet of…
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5.3K | 187 | view |
| 4 |
CA Primary Day portraits: @sheriffbianco
Riverside CA May 24
Full length inter…
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4.5K | 120 | view |
| 5 |
DC Diaries Vol. 1: You never know who you’re going to meet, spot, or run into. …
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4.3K | 48 | view |
| 6 |
“My house is a library with living rooms attached.” —Bernard Berenson
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4.0K | 74 | view |
| 7 |
A pair of mourning doves appeared this week to welcome two baby birds in a nest…
|
3.4K | 52 | view |
| 8 |
Happy Father’s Day @cmkraus we love you ❤️
|
2.4K | 16 | view |
| 9 |
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
–Dolly Parton
|
2.0K | 29 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @houseinhabit posts on Instagram
2.5
Posts / week
3.0 days
Avg gap between posts
Tuesday
Peak posting days
20:00, 22:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @houseinhabit publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Hour of day (UTC): 0 is midnight, 12 is noon
Engagement by Day of the Week
@houseinhabit's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 | 2,402 | 2,402 |
| Tuesday | 5 | 4,439 | 22,195 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 4,060 | 4,060 |
| Thursday | 1 | 2,003 | 2,003 |
| Friday | 2 | 7,003 | 14,006 |
| Saturday | 1 | 5,449 | 5,449 |
| Sunday | 1 | 3,436 | 3,436 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @houseinhabit maintains output
2
Longest streak (days)
19/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
27.0%
Active days
Posted at least once
3.0 days
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @houseinhabit's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
225
Avg Caption Chars
132
Median Chars
749
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 1.3K |
| Medium (40-100) | 3 | 2.8K |
| Long (100+) | 8 | 5.5K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 1.3M followers (Mega)
$8,000 to $15,013
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @houseinhabit
How many followers does @houseinhabit have on Instagram?
@houseinhabit has 1,251,050 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @houseinhabit's Instagram engagement rate?
@houseinhabit has an engagement rate of 0.35% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 4.3K likes per post.
How much does @houseinhabit earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @houseinhabit's sponsorship value at $8,000 to $15,013 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @houseinhabit published on Instagram?
@houseinhabit has published 4,923 posts on Instagram.
What is @houseinhabit's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 12,093 likes and 222 comments.
How often does @houseinhabit post on Instagram?
@houseinhabit posts approximately 2.5 times per week, with an average gap of 3.0 days between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday.
How does @houseinhabit compare to other Instagram creators?
@houseinhabit sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @hinscheung, @dailydrivenexotics, @shroud.
Is @houseinhabit verified on Instagram?
Yes, @houseinhabit is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @houseinhabit's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 20, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @houseinhabit Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 20 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/houseinhabit-instagram-profile-stats/