U.S. Faces Widening Housing Shortage of Nearly 4 Million Homes, Spreading from Cities to Suburbs and Rural Areas
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The U.S. has a housing shortage of 3.9 million homes as of 2021, up 3% from 2019 according to a study by Up for Growth.
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The housing shortage is now shifting from urban areas to suburbs, small towns, and rural areas.
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California has the most severe housing shortage at over 881,000 homes. Utah and Idaho are also in the top 10 states with the most severe shortages.
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No state is providing enough housing for its citizens according to the study. The shortage makes the nation less diverse and dynamic.
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The study recommends policymakers prioritize funding for diverse housing types and infrastructure to reverse the trend of housing underproduction.
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