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Affordability Takes Center Stage in 2026 Best U.S. Cities to Live
lifestyle2 days ago

Affordability Takes Center Stage in 2026 Best U.S. Cities to Live

US News ranked 850+ U.S. cities on value, quality of life, desirability, and job market, but this year weighted value more heavily due to rising housing costs. The result shows Midwest affordability and many Southern cities near the top, led by Carmel, IN (#1), with Fishers, IN (#2), Flower Mound, TX (#3), Ankeny, IA (#4), and Johns Creek, GA (#5). The list emphasizes finding cities that balance price with opportunity and services rather than prioritizing quality of life alone.

via Business Insider|
#affordability#best-places-to-live#city-rankings
Suburban seniors face rising poverty as transit and services lag
politics-and-policy17 days ago

Suburban seniors face rising poverty as transit and services lag

Axios analysis of ACS data shows millions of Americans age 65+ are aging into poverty or near-poverty in suburbs outside major city cores, where limited transit, housing costs, and fewer services amplify financial strain and isolation. Poverty among seniors nationwide is about 11%–15% (roughly 3–5 million), with growth concentrated outside urban cores and the fastest rise among the 80+ demographic who require more paid care. Suburban infrastructure gaps mean even modest poverty rates affect many who have long lived in these communities, highlighting a national mismatch in housing, transit, and support services.

via Axios|
#housing-costs#politics-and-policy#poverty
CNN debate puts California governor hopefuls on the firing line over housing, costs and Trump-era policy
politics22 days ago

CNN debate puts California governor hopefuls on the firing line over housing, costs and Trump-era policy

Seven California governor candidates faced CNN in Monterey Park, trading sharp lines on housing affordability, energy, AI, healthcare, and immigration. Xavier Becerra touted his experience and readiness to fight the Trump administration, Antonio Villaraigosa pressed for reform, Steve Hilton attacked Democratic policies, Tom Steyer pushed tax reforms and anti‑corporate stands, and Chad Bianco defended his law‑enforcement record while keeping questions about his Oath Keepers ties in play. The lively debate highlighted policy divides as mail ballots arrive and the field narrows in the race.

via Los Angeles Times|
#becerra#california-governor#gubernatorial-debate
politics3 months ago

Silicon Valley Mayor Joins California Governor Race Amid Crowded Field

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and frequent critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, announced a late entry into California’s crowded gubernatorial race, arguing for pragmatic solutions to homelessness and drug addiction and accusing rivals of fixating on Trump rather than state issues. With strong Silicon Valley ties and a history of taking a tough stance on quality-of-life issues, Mahan enters a field that already includes prominent Democrats like Katie Porter, Eric Swalwell, Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra and Antonio Villaraigosa, and will need to quickly raise substantial funds to compete.

via Politico|
#california-governor-race#homelessness#housing-costs
Migration Trends of 2025: Where People Moved To and From
world5 months ago

Migration Trends of 2025: Where People Moved To and From

In 2025, Arkansas, Idaho, and North Carolina saw the most inbound moves, driven by factors like lower costs and job opportunities, while Louisiana experienced the highest outbound moves. Overall, U.S. migration slowed, with affluent and educated individuals more likely to move, influenced by lifestyle and family reasons, amid high housing costs and mortgage rates. Data from Atlas Van Lines highlights ongoing regional population shifts and economic implications.

via Axios|
#economic-impact#housing-costs#interstate-moves
U.S. States with the Highest Homelessness Rates
social-issues7 months ago

U.S. States with the Highest Homelessness Rates

Hawaii has the highest homelessness rate in the U.S., followed by Washington D.C. and New York, with a strong correlation between high housing costs and homelessness. The data highlights regional disparities, with West Coast states experiencing higher rates due to rising rents, while Southern and Midwestern states report lower rates, likely due to more affordable housing and land availability.

via Visual Capitalist|
#homelessness#homelessness-rates#housing-affordability