Jessica Reed Kraus

Jessica Reed Kraus

@houseinhabit

Independent Media Making Politics Fun Again // Culture Critiques // Quality Gossip // Typical Scorpio Tendencies

1.3M

Followers

4.1K

Following

4.9K

Posts

0.35%

Engagement Rate

↓ -0.8% over 74d Mega tier Updated Jun 19, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 703 out of 1606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count 1.7 times larger than the median profile. This verified account is categorized as a Writer and maintains nearly five thousand total posts. The large scale of the following suggests a high level of authority despite the modest engagement rate of 0.35% which falls below the 0.93% median. Her bio focuses on media, culture critiques, and gossip to define her persona. The rest of this report breaks down audience demographics and content performance metrics.

Account Info

Account Size Mega
Followers 1,266,367
Following 4,113
Posts 4,898
Verified Yes
Category Writer

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 4,348
Avg Comments per Post 115
Videos 2
Photos 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.

-10481

Net Change

-0.8%

% Change

-142

Avg / Day

74

Days Tracked

14

Data Points

Tracked between May 4, 2026 (1,274,550 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (1,264,069 followers).

The account lost about 8.2K followers over 53 days. This represents a downward trend of roughly 154 fewer followers per day.

What the trajectory means

The @houseinhabit account experienced a downward trend of 8.2K followers over the tracked period. This decline means the profile is a risk to time and requires careful consideration before commitment. The loss of roughly 154 followers per day provides a clear pace for campaign planning.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@houseinhabit ranks 565 of 778 because its engagement rate sits below the tracked median. This lower performance means fewer followers interact with each post compared to the average creator in the corpus. The account performs poorly relative to the broader peer group.

The engagement rate of 0.35% falls well below the 0.93% median and ranks 565 of 778, indicating this audience reacts less than usual. While the account earns a steady volume of likes, the low conversion to comments suggests a passive following. This trend is reinforced by the format split where photos garner nearly triple the likes of videos. The audience rewards static imagery over motion content. Reliability of reach remains stagnant because only 16.7% of posts doubled the average engagement while none reached the fivefold mark. These figures suggest that growth is inconsistent and rarely breaks through standard boundaries. Most interactions are fleeting rather than deep. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

4.3K

Avg Likes/Post

115

Avg Comments/Post

52.2K

Total Likes

1.4K

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Mega tier benchmarks

Below Average for Mega

0.35%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

1.4K

Avg Likes on Videos (2)

4.9K

Avg Likes on Photos (10)

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. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @houseinhabit's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @houseinhabit

12,093 likes · 222 comments

2.8× @houseinhabit's average post · 3.0× 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 u"

749 characters

Photo

Format

Friday

Day Posted

22:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The standout post achieved 12.1K likes and 222 comments. This performance was 3.0x the median engagement for this account. The like to comment ratio on that post suggests high levels of active discussion. To replicate these results, prioritize longer captions exceeding 100 characters. These long form posts average 5.5K likes while short captions under 40 characters perform poorly at just 1.3K likes. This indicates the audience prefers detailed storytelling over brief snippets. Use the recurring hashtags as a clear signal of your core topics to the algorithm. Post content about 2.5 times per week to maintain steady growth for this size of following. While the average engagement is modest relative to the total follower count, consistency remains the primary strategy. @houseinhabit has 1.3M followers.

Top Keywords

love (3) tulsi (3) june (2) nothing (2) peace (2) doves (2) nest (2) series (2) primary (2) portraits (2) riverside (2) full (2) interview (2) substack (2) photosbyrobertleblanc (2) house (2) abraham (2) favorite (2) today (2) happy (1) father (1) cmkraus (1) find (1) purpose (1) dolly (1) parton (1) remember (1) during (1) darkest (1) foggy (1)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 225 chars
Posting Frequency 2.5 posts/week

Content Mix

2

Videos / Reels

10

Photos

Top Performing Posts

Post thumbnail

Woke this morning to heartbreaking news of Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation due to Abraham’s bone cancer diagnosis. Of all…

12.1K likes 222 comments
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THE SUSSEX SAGA: A HIH Recap, In Twelve Acts Eight years ago, a TV actress with a lifestyle blog married a prince in f…

10.1K likes 495 comments
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Remember during the darkest June. A foggy costal retreat overlooking a sheet of gray ocean. You 46 and her 70. Decades …

5.3K likes 187 comments
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CA Primary Day portraits: @sheriffbianco Riverside CA May 24 Full length interview on Substack Portrait by @photosby…

4.5K likes 120 comments
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DC Diaries Vol. 1: You never know who you’re going to meet, spot, or run into. @lukebryan in town for a golf tournament…

4.3K likes 48 comments
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“My house is a library with living rooms attached.” —Bernard Berenson

4.0K likes 74 comments
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A pair of mourning doves appeared this week to welcome two baby birds in a nest they built perched above our garage. D…

3.4K likes 52 comments
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Happy Father’s Day @cmkraus we love you ❤️

2.4K likes 16 comments
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“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” –Dolly Parton

2.0K likes 29 comments
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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…
12.1K 222 view
2
THE SUSSEX SAGA: A HIH Recap, In Twelve Acts Eight years ago, a TV actress wit…
10.1K 495 view
3
Remember during the darkest June. A foggy costal retreat overlooking a sheet of…
5.3K 187 view
4
CA Primary Day portraits: @sheriffbianco Riverside CA May 24 Full length inter…
4.5K 120 view
5
DC Diaries Vol. 1: You never know who you’re going to meet, spot, or run into. …
4.3K 48 view
6
“My house is a library with living rooms attached.” —Bernard Berenson
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

This creator follows a steady grind with a high volume of content relative to the median. They post roughly two and a half times per week while the average creator posts only once. This output earns them a strong ranking in the top half of their peer group for frequency. The consistency score of 19 indicates an erratic rhythm rather than clockwork regularity. Large gaps between posts are common, even though they occasionally produce content in short bursts. You can expect fresh content most often on Tuesday and Friday at 20:00 UTC. Marketers should note that the irregular intervals make it difficult to predict exactly when a new post will land within a given week. Planning a campaign requires flexibility because the creator does not follow a predictable daily schedule. You can rely on the high volume of content, but you cannot rely on its precise timing. A partnership would work best as an evergreen placement rather than a time-sensitive spike.

2.5

Posts / week

72.7h

Avg gap between posts

Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday

Peak posting days

20:00, 22:00, 1:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

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

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @houseinhabit publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 20:00, 22:00, 1:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @houseinhabit hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts about 2.5 times per week with the best results on Tuesday and Friday. The peak activity occurs at 20:00 UTC.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @houseinhabit's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

love (3) tulsi (3) june (2) nothing (2) peace (2) doves (2) nest (2) series (2) primary (2) portraits (2) riverside (2) full (2) interview (2) substack (2) photosbyrobertleblanc (2) house (2) abraham (2) favorite (2) today (2) happy (1) father (1) cmkraus (1) find (1) purpose (1) dolly (1) parton (1) remember (1) during (1) darkest (1) foggy (1)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@houseinhabit's engagement broken down by day of the week

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

Inverse of posting-gap variance

27.0%

Active days

Posted at least once

72.7h

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

The audience rewards long captions of 100 or more characters with an average of 5.5K engagements. Short captions under 40 characters perform poorly at only 1.3K engagement.

Who This Audience Is

What @houseinhabit's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count places this creator well above the median for tracked creators. This reach suggests a broad reach that exceeds typical micro-influencer scopes. The verified status and writer category indicate an audience interested in long form content or literary themes. While the total count is high, the engagement rate falls below the median by more than half. This discrepancy means a brand message will land softer than expected compared to average creators in this tier. High reach combined with low interaction suggests a passive viewer base rather than an active community. The audience size provides scale but does not translate into high frequency of interaction. It fits the category of literary publishing or book distribution.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

The primary revenue stream for @houseinhabit stems from sponsored posts, where a post is valued between $6.3K and $15.2K based on the follower count. Because this account sits below the median rank of 730, the quoted band represents a ceiling to bargain under rather than a fixed salary. This position makes the profile a value buy for brands seeking high reach at a lower cost point. However, the engagement rate of 0.35% falls well below the 0.93% median. This low interaction level suggests that while the reach is wide, the audience participation is thin compared to peers. The disparity between follower volume and active engagement means the brand should negotiate toward the lower end of the estimated range. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 1.3M followers (Mega)

$6,332 – $15,196

Industry rate for mega Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. A following 1.7 times the median places the account in the upper half of the field. Engagement. The 0.35% rate falls below the 0.93% median, indicating a weak connection with the current audience. Hit-rate. Fewer than one in five posts reach double the average engagement, showing a lack of consistent high performers. Trajectory. A steady decline over 53 days suggests a shrinking follower base.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 1.3M followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.35% engagement rate trails the 0.93% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 16.7% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 2.5 posts a week limits fresh reach
  • ~ Low consistency score (19/100), posting rhythm is erratic

Summary

This analysis of @houseinhabit reveals a mega Instagram presence with 1,266,367 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.35%, averaging 4.3K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @houseinhabit

How many followers does @houseinhabit have on Instagram?

@houseinhabit has 1,266,367 followers on Instagram, placing them in the mega creator tier.

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?

Based on industry benchmarks, @houseinhabit's estimated sponsorship value is $6,332 - $15,196 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @houseinhabit published on Instagram?

@houseinhabit has published 4,898 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 72.7 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday.

How does @houseinhabit compare to other Instagram creators?

@houseinhabit sits in the Mega creator tier alongside accounts like @bjcalvillo, @maxisms, @emilyskyefit.

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 | Analysis date: Jun 19, 2026