Senior Housing Requires One Trillion Dollars to Meet Projected Demand by 2040

By Tristan Navera · Realtor.com · 2026-09-18

Senior Housing Requires One Trillion Dollars to Meet Projected Demand by 2040

According to Realtor.com, the United States faces a massive shortage of housing tailored for an aging population. Data from NIC MAP indicates that the number of citizens over the age of 80 will double over the next two decades, requiring the construction of one million new units

According to Realtor.com, the United States faces a massive shortage of housing tailored for an aging population. Data from NIC MAP indicates that the number of citizens over the age of 80 will double over the next two decades, requiring the construction of one million new units