Senior News reports that the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is trying to determine what kind of housing Boomers will want in the next 20 years, and what they can afford. The average age of people needing assisted-type care is 85, so that leaves a potential 20-year span for Boomers to dwell somewhere. Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies report from 2003 revealed 55 percent of seniors had incomes of less than $15,000 a year, and only 23 percent had annual incomes of above $25,000. Kelley Hrabe, president of a firm that specializes in affordable elderly housing, says lower and middle-income housing is expected to dominate the market in coming years. His company’s newest project is small two-bedroom units that rent for $475-775 a month, and there is a 350-person waiting list.
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To me this is where the MH industry can benefit. This type of housing is ideal for many seniors and is more palatable than renting to many. Manufacturing for and marketing to the 60-75 year old seems a no-brainer to me. It’s this group who does not need to concern themselves with appreciation as does the entry-level buyer.
Thanks Eric, that is very cogent of you.
Matthew