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Housing in California

The high cost of housing in many areas is a long-standing challenge, and Californians name housing affordability as one of the most important issues facing the state. PPIC researchers have been exploring Californians' views on housing and housing policy and examining trends in residential development.

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Desire for Action on Housing Contrasts with How Californians Want to Live

Dean Bonner

Majorities of Californians favor the state easing environmental and land use restrictions to increase housing supply and support requiring localities to build their fair share of affordable housing. At the same time, an overwhelming majority say they would prefer living in a single-family detached home over living in a condominium or townhome.

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Large Cities Lose Population even as They Add New Housing

Hans Johnson

In a major shift, new housing in California now outpaces population growth. We look at what kinds of housing are being built where—and potential implications for affordability and future population patterns.

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Multi-unit Housing Is Becoming More Common, but Has Low Homeownership Rates

Hans Johnson, Eric McGhee

Since 2010, almost half of new housing units built in California have been in multi-unit buildings, a larger share than in previous years. Compared with single-family homes, residences in multi-unit housing are more likely to be rentals and tend not to draw families.

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