Exclusive: most renters surveyed by Harris Poll say the areas they live in have become so unaffordable they are ‘barely livable’
The poll, conducted by the Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Future Practice, asked survey takers to identify themselves as renters or homeowners, along with other demographic information. Those polled were asked their opinion on home ownership in the United States. For many, especially renters, the outlook is bleak.
Though the vast majority of renters polled said they want to own a home in the future, 61% said they are worried they will never be able to. A similar percentage believe no matter how hard they work, they’ll never be able to afford a home.
“When you think about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and housing is right at that foundational level of security, the implications on consumer psyche when things feel so unaffordable is something that will impact everyone,” said Libby Rodney, chief strategy officer at Harris Poll. The American dream of owning a home “is looking more like a daydream for renters”.
Yeah… I’ve been looking in a lot of “the middle of nowheres” and I can’t find work anywhere even remotely close (1hr drive) that doesn’t pay complete dogshit that wouldn’t cover the bills. Not to mention the houses I keep finding are in bumfuck nowhere and yet are asking $150k+ for a house that is listed as a “teardown.”
…$150k for the luxury of having to build a new home over it… It’s absolutely fucking disgusting.
But yes, if this advice is for the lucky tech bros that can move wherever the hell they want, then sure. There are houses to “buy.”
Another user just posted a beautiful home for 180k. Sucks that your Google skills suck so much u can’t find them.
People here just want to removed and moan. Facts be damned. This is truth social for progressives.
We should do our best to lower housing prices, people are struggling. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy a home on a middle class salary.