Resident Leadership & Community Engagement
A lack of affordable housing is a significant concern for most Americans. Few agree that there is strong or sufficient leadership speaking for affordable housing in their communities, or that their voices are being heard on the issue. They are most likely to point to state policymakers as responsible for increasing affordable housing opportunities, although many see local policymakers and members of their own community as responsible too. Americans point to myriad solutions to affordable housing and hope to see more members of their own communities voicing their support for it in the future. View NeighborWorks' press release on resident leadership.
Social Isolation & Community Connections
As the World Health Organization (WHO)
calls loneliness a ‘pressing health threat’ with health effects as bad as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, social isolation is top of mind for many Americans. While most Americans feel a sense of community through their family, friends, or other sources, the impacts of social isolation are particularly felt among historically marginalized groups, including lower-income Americans and Black and Hispanic communities, and those living in urban areas. Americans point to solutions like increasing access to housing, food/groceries, and health care; and creating more communal and green/nature spaces.
View NeighborWorks' press release on social isolation.
Housing Affordability
Homeownership feels out of reach for a majority of long-term renters, and especially so for baby boomers. But nearly 3/4 of baby boomers (72%) use no resources designed to help people become homeowners — significantly more than any other generation, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America. This survey seeks to better understand Americans' experiences related to social isolation and offer solutions from NeighborWorks America that can ensure healthy, thriving communities.
View NeighborWorks' press release on the survey on Housing Affordability.
Financial Health
What's the connection between income and the ability to build wealth and trust? NeighborWorks America's survey focuses on financial health, revealing a sizable gap in trust and financial stability for lower-income households and women.
View NeighborWorks' press release on financial health.
Homeownership
How do consumers, particularly consumers of color, feel about their ability to navigate the homebuying process and live the American Dream? And what are the experiences of consumers of color when it's time to access resources and get help like down payment assistance?
Read NeighborWorks America's press release about consumer housing perceptions and experiences.
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