53% AARP.ORG/RESEARCH | © 2019 AARP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00231.006 See the full survey report 2018 HOME AND COMMUNITY PREFERENCES SURVEY Having Accessible and Affordable Housing Options 76% of adults 18 to 49 of adults 50+ More than 30% would require home modiﬁcations like ramps, chair lifts, wider doorways, and bathroom updates to stay in their home. 50% currently share or would consider sharing their home . Those who are not currently considering it would do so if they needed extra income, help with every day activities, or companionship. 56% would be interested in joining a local village and 52% would be willing to pay an annual membership fee to do so. want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. and Creating housing options that are both accessible and affordable enables adults of all ages to remain independent and stay in place as they age. Data reflects all adults, unless otherwise noted. NORC at the University of Chicago conducted a survey from March-April 2018 for AARP. Almost 2000 adults 18 and older were interviewed about their community and their plans for the future. 1 in 3 say they would consider building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the future to help care for or house a loved one, lower housing costs, or have someone living close by. 7% of adults currently have an ADU.

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53%

See the full survey report

2018 HOME AND COMMUNITY PREFERENCES SURVEY

Having Accessible and Affordable Housing Options

76% of adults 18 to 49 of adults 50+

More than 30% would require home modificationslike ramps, chair lifts, wider doorways, and bathroom updates to stay in their home.

50% currently share or would consider sharing their home.Those who are not currently considering it would do so if they needed extra income, help with every day activities, or companionship.

56% would be interested in joining a local village and52% would be willing to pay an annual membership fee to do so.

want to stay in their homes for as long as possible.

and

Creating housing options that are both accessible and affordable enables adults of all ages to remain independent and stay in place as they age.

Data reflects all adults, unless otherwise noted.NORC at the University of Chicago conducted a survey from March-April 2018 for AARP. Almost 2000 adults 18 and older were interviewed about their community and their plans for the future.

1 in 3 say they would consider building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the future to help carefor or house a loved one, lower housing costs, or have someone living close by. 7% of adults currently have an ADU.

https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00231.006

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