Shortage of single-person housing

When single adults outnumber single-person housing units (i.e. [studio, bachelor, one-bedroom] [apartments, condos, houses]).

Effects

• More people are stuck living with family, roommates, or even exes they don't get along with.
  • Of course some people like such living arrangements, but some don't. The shortage makes other options unaffordable for most people.
• Affects families too, as the people who can afford to live alone often live in a family-sized home. This can contribute to a more general housing shortage.

Solutions

• Subdivide housing
• Build more housing
• Build more single-person housing

Countries that have this kind of shortage

• Canada
• USA
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See also

• Housing shortage