Rising home prices and worsening traffic show why workforce housing matters
By Florence Lecraw
Published on April 18, 2026.
The number of people living in the United States has decreased significantly since the mid-1990s, particularly in the workforce housing segment. The decrease in construction is attributed to rising home prices and increased demand for affordable housing. The shortage of affordable housing is also a factor in this situation.
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