Bigger, cheaper homes could be key to increasing birth rates

Bigger, cheaper homes could be key to increasing birth rates

MANDEL NGAN/Getty ImagesSome political leaders, particularly conservatives, are worried about the falling birth rate.Unaffordable housing is a key factor in declining US birth rates, a new study found.Historical data suggest that lower barriers to homeownership can boost birth rates.Proponents of boosting the declining US birth rate are targeting Americans' biggest expense: housing. They say what parents and would-be parents need are cheaper hom…

The desire for a detached home, private garden and a family-friendly environment is the main reason people move from the capital area to the countryside. People are willing to accept longer commute times to work in the capital area to fulfill these desires and simplify daily life.

JD Vance wants women to have more babies. Conservative pro-natalists say cheaper housing is key.

MANDEL NGAN/Getty Images Some political leaders, particularly conservatives, are worried about the falling birth rate. Unaffordable housing is a key factor in declining US birth rates, a new study found. Historical data suggest that lower barriers to homeownership can boost birth rates. Proponents of boosting the declining US birth rate are targeting Americans' biggest expense: housing. They say what parents and would-be parents need are cheaper…