PPIC BlogNews and Analysis of California Policy View by topic Climate Change/Energy Criminal Justice Economy Fiscal & Governance Reform Health & Human Services K-12 Education Political Landscape Population PPIC Higher Education Center PPIC Statewide Survey PPIC Water Policy Center All NEVER MISS AN UPDATE! Sign up for our blog alerts to receive insights from PPIC by email. Comments housing costs Overcrowded Housing and COVID-19 Risk among Essential Workers Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Paulette Cha May 12 2020 Essential workers are more likely than other workers to live in crowded homes, increasing the risk of transmitting the coronavirus. Read More Coping with High Housing Costs in College Hans Johnson May 17 2019 With higher housing costs in California making it increasingly expensive to attend college, more college students are living with their parents. Read More Interactive: Will Housing Costs Drive Californians Away? Alyssa Dykman, Sergio Sanchez, Vicki Hsieh April 23 2019 Many Californians are seriously considering moving due to high housing costs. This interactive shows how the interest in moving varies by region, race/ethnicity, household income, and other factors. Read More High Housing Costs Hurt College Affordability Jacob Jackson December 20 2017 High housing costs play a significant role in the total price of attending college in California. Read More Video: Strategies for Reducing Child Poverty Linda Strean November 21 2017 A new report on reducing child poverty underscores the need for policymakers to be strategic in determining how best to help families in need throughout the state. Read More