Cambridge Residents Prioritize Affordable Housing
Almost half of Cantabrigians ranked "affordable housing" as the single most important issue for the city to address, according to the 2024 Resident Opinion Survey.
A survey found that 46 percent of respondents ranked "affordable housing" as the top issue, while only 6 percent gave the city "excellent" marks on achieving "market housing that is affordable."
Residents are clear that housing is top of mind.
- 46 percent of respondents ranked "affordable housing" as the single most important issue.
- 6 percent gave the city "excellent" marks on achieving "market housing that is affordable."
The author, a Cambridge resident, shares their personal experience of feeling trapped in their current location due to the lack of budget-friendly options.
Author's summary: Cambridge residents prioritize affordable housing.