Report California’s Future: Housing By Hans Johnson, Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune Jan 2, 2020 The high cost of housing has emerged as a threat to California’s future. There are no quick fixes, and state efforts to improve affordability and address homelessness must interact with local policies.
interactive Californians and the Housing Crisis Dec 11, 2019 Home values and rents in California are among the most expensive in the nation, and the state has one of the highest rates of homelessness. Californians are increasingly concerned about these issues, with more than a third saying they've considered leaving the state due to housing costs.
Report California’s Exclusive Electorate: A New Look at Who Votes and Why It Matters By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Sep 16, 2019 The people who go to the polls in California are very different from those who don't—a gap that has far-reaching implications for our democracy and political future.
Fact Sheet Millennial Voters and California Politics By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Aug 28, 2019 Millennials are more liberal than older Californians—and more likely to favor immigration, health care reform, and state efforts to address climate change. But only three in ten are likely to vote.
blog post Interactive: Will Housing Costs Drive Californians Away? By Alyssa Dykman, Sergio Sanchez, Vicki Hsieh Apr 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.
Fact Sheet Californians and the 2020 Census By Sarah Bohn, Joseph Hayes, Tess Thorman Mar 22, 2019 Large segments of California’s population are at risk of being undercounted in the 2020 Census—which could affect the state’s congressional seats and billions of dollars in federal funding.
blog post Housing Costs and Higher Education By Hans Johnson Oct 17, 2017 Higher education is not often considered part of a housing agenda, but it has played an important role in shielding many Californians from the state’s dramatic increases in housing costs.
Fact Sheet Californians and Housing Affordability By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, David Kordus, Lunna Lopes Sep 27, 2017