The Affordable Housing Crisis: A Looming Shadow Over America's Future The United States is facing an affordable housing crisis that has left millions struggling to find a place to call home.
With over 10 million renters and homeowners paying more than half their income on housing costs, the situation is dire.
Low income households are particularly affected, with nearly one in four spending at least 50% of their income on rent or mortgage payments. Government policies have a significant impact on affordable housing.