Thursday, September 9th, 2010
In the United States, where they have a quaint habit of collecting reliable data that sheds light on matters of interest and importance to their society (unlike Canada, where we consider this practice outrageously intrusive), data from the 2009 American Housing Survey have just been released.
For the 65+ group, the most common reason for moving was to be closer to work/school/other. The questions (and answers) apply to all age groups, which is why “closer to family” doesn’t appear as a specific choice. It is very likely though that closer to family is the primary motivator for this group.
No surprise there. But the second most common reason, chosen by almost as many people as “closer to work/school/other” was “needed larger house or apartment”. Now that IS surprising.
On the unsurprising front again, only 7% of 55+ households reported living in an age-restricted community. Of course we have no idea what the comparable Canadian figure is, but it is probably lower for reasons I have discussed in earlier posts.
90% of US households of all ages live in unsecured (ie ungated) communities, but new construction is more likely to be in gated communities.
We will post again about the AHS.
Tags: 2011 Canadian Census, Age of entry, Aging, Aging in place, American Housing Survey, gated communities, Housing Development, Housing Market, Housing Options, Migration, Mobility, Seniors' Housing, snow birds
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