Memo to Members

2025 National Renter Survey Includes Percentage of Renters Experiencing Habitability Issues Who Want to Move but Cannot Afford To

Jun 29, 2026

A bar graph displaying the A Greater Share of Lower-Income Renters Want to Move Because of Habitability Issues but Can’t Afford To

Note: Percentages are based on the total number of renters within each income group who reported experiencing at least one habitability issue in their current home within the last two years, or since they have moved into their current home if they have resided there for less than two years. 
 
Source: NLIHC 2025 National Renter Survey Report. Available at https://nlihc.org/national-renter-survey 

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