Tag Archives: Housing Segregation

A new report from Redfin revealed the typical U.S. home purchased in high-opportunity neighborhoods sold for an estimated $470,000 last year, nearly 40% more than the typical home in low-opportunity areas, as many of those neighborhoods continue to be gentrified, making them less affordable.

As American cities rebound and develop after years of disinvestment, rising housing costs are excluding lower-income residents, and inclusionary housing could be the only solution to ensure that cities remain integrated.