Family Quote by Kathryn Edin
““Already in 2001, 63 percent of very low income households were putting more than half their income toward housing, leaving too little for other necessities. As of 2011, that figure stood at nearly 70 percent. What””
About This Quote
Source Report: Housing Affordability Study, 2015
A growing share of low‑income families spend over half their income on housing, leaving little for other needs.
In simple terms: Housing costs crowd out other necessities.
Key Takeaway
Address affordability.
Themes
housing
poverty
income
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
research
policy
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- welfare programs
- budget counseling
- advocacy
Key Concepts
economics
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What interventions can reduce housing burden?
- How to balance supply and demand?
A Different Perspective
Policy changes are slow and complex.
