A new study by Mortgage Calculator reveals a stark disparity: 14 million vacant homes exist across the U.S., equating to 21.56 vacant homes per homeless individual. Mississippi leads with 187.31 vacant homes per unhoused person, followed by Alabama, Louisiana, and West Virginia. Rural states often have more vacant homes but lower homelessness due to affordable housing, though they lack the economic infrastructure to support new residents.
The study suggests utilizing vacant homes to address homelessness but emphasizes the need for job creation and long-term support. Bridging this gap could provide unhoused individuals with stability and hope.
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