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Rent affordability crisis expands to middle-income renters

New research shows one in five U.S. renters struggled to pay housing costs in full and on time last year.

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What to know

  • Housing affordability problems are no longer confined to low-income renters but now affect middle-income families.
  • One in five U.S. renters struggled to pay housing costs in full and on time in the past year.
  • The research indicates a broadening affordability crisis across income brackets.

“Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.”

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      Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.

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