Housing Instability and Homelessness

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Housing instability affects millions of households and is closely linked to income volatility and rising living costs. Homelessness can result from eviction, unemployment, domestic violence, or untreated mental health conditions.

In many regions, housing costs outpace wage growth.

• Increased rent burden among low-income households
• Growing waitlists for housing assistance
• Limited affordable housing supply

Homelessness includes both sheltered and unsheltered populations.

• Rising homelessness in urban areas
• Increased youth and veteran vulnerability
• Long-term barriers to employment

Housing instability affects both physical and mental health.

• Increased chronic health conditions
• Higher rates of stress and anxiety
• Disrupted education for children

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: https://www.hud.gov/
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: https://endhomelessness.org/
• World Economic Forum — Housing Reports: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/archive/housing/