UFCJC Center for Public Interest Communications designs survey on housing affordability perceptions in the U.S.

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications recently designed a survey on behalf of the Housing Partner Network to determine perceptions of housing affordability in the U.S.

The survey of 1,400 Americans, conducted in October 2025 by YouGov, found a widespread perception of a lack of affordability in housing where nearly three in four Americans said they think housing affordability has worsened in their communities in recent years.

According to the survey results, “Survey respondents reported they were also concerned about their own ability to afford housing, as close to half of the respondents, 46.7%, reported being moderately or extremely concerned, 26.6% are slightly concerned and only 26.7% reported not being concerned about funding their own housing.”

Nearly half of the respondents reported knowing someone who was having trouble finding affordable housing. They attributed the shortage to rising building costs and economic uncertainty.

When asked whom they trust to provide affordable housing, the respondents cited nonprofit builders, and housing organizations ranked the highest compared to private providers.

The survey mirrored the U.S. population in terms of education, geography, age, race/ethnicity, gender and home ownership. Other findings included the value of framing the economic effect of building more affordable housing as a local, community-wide benefit.

Category: Center for Public Interest Communications, College News
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