The Brief
A new survey has revealed that 32% of renters say housing affordability could influence who they choose for president, according to Redfin.
How important will each of these issues be in your choice of which candidate to support?
Redfin polled 894 U.S. renters and 805 U.S. homeowners aged 18-65 to understand the most pressing issues that will influence their decision on who to vote for. The results are telling, with 46% of respondents listing the economy as a top three issue, followed by inflation (40.4%), health care (26.3%), housing affordability (25.1%), and crime and safety (23.5%).
Homeowners Are Better Off Than They Were Four Years Ago
Approximately 52.1% of homeowners polled said they are better off financially than they were four years ago, compared with less than 44.2% of renters. This suggests that homeowners are feeling more financially stable, which could impact their decisions at the polls.
Redfin’s Survey Results
Redfin’s survey also shed light on which presidential candidate supporters are more likely to prioritize housing affordability. Roughly 25.1% of respondents who plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris ranked housing affordability as a top three issue, compared with 20.4% of respondents who plan to vote for Donald Trump.
The Economy and Inflation Remain Top Concerns
When it comes to the top issues among people polled, the economy and inflation remain the most pressing concerns, with 46% of respondents listing the economy as a top three issue. This is followed by inflation (40.4%), health care (26.3%), housing affordability (25.1%), and crime and safety (23.5%).
Source
Information for this story was provided by Redfin. The real estate company polled 894 renters and 805 homeowners aged 18-65. The report focuses on responses to the following question: "How important will each of these issues be in your choice of which candidate to support? Please rank, with 1 being the most important issue." Respondents were asked to rank a list of 14 issues. If they ranked an issue 1, 2 or 3, it is considered a "top-three issue." This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
FAQs
Q: What did Redfin’s survey find about housing affordability’s impact on the presidential election?
A: 32% of renters say housing affordability could influence who they choose for president.
Q: How does the economy compare to other issues in terms of importance to those polled?
A: The economy (46%) is the second most important issue, after inflation (40.4%).
Q: Are homeowners feeling more financially stable than renters?
A: Yes, approximately 52.1% of homeowners polled said they are better off financially than they were four years ago, compared with less than 44.2% of renters.
Q: Which presidential candidate supporters are more likely to prioritize housing affordability?
A: Roughly 25.1% of respondents who plan to vote for Kamala Harris ranked housing affordability as a top three issue, compared with 20.4% of respondents who plan to vote for Donald Trump.
