This historical publication explores the challenges families face in finding adequate housing. It highlights that minority households, female-headed households, and large households are more likely to live in inadequate housing due to factors like lower income and discrimination. The study provides a conceptual framework categorizing these issues into demand and supply factors, emphasizing the significant impact of income constraints and discriminatory practices. It also reviews literature on housing consumption and family composition, suggesting that additional research is needed to develop effective policies to address these housing challenges.

This report is part of the collection of scanned historical documents available to the public.