The Jorge Perez Metropolitan Center at Florida International University has completed a comprehensive study of the impact of Habitat Broward’s homeownership program. The study found homeownership improved family health, education, quality of life and wealth creation while raising neighborhood home values, employment rates, and the tax base.
During their two year study, the researchers conducted door-to-door canvassing, online questionnaires, focus groups and a deep dive into Census data.
Read the Homeownership Impact Fact Sheet here.
It is impossible to focus on the future when your living situation presents basic health hazards.
92% of Habitat homeowners report their household was healthier after moving into their home.
My housing was free of mice, bugs, pests, mold and bad air quality.
I slept well at night
Before
77.6%
83.7%
86.3%
My household had access to public parks
My household had access to healthy food options
My household members had health insurance
After
90.1%
94.4%
90.8%
34%
of Habitat Broward (HB) parents saw improvement in their children’s school attendance and overall behavior.
53% of HB parents saw their children’s grades improve after Habitat homeownership.
HB homeowners who are comfortable with their kids spending time outside:
Before home 53%
After home 81%
“Habitat homeowners have taken steps to improve their economic future using skills learned from Habitat to navigate homeownership and make more informed financial decisions and are much less susceptible to broader economic shifts .”
“Positive trends in areas such as household income, home values, and employment in this Habitat community demonstrate that affordable housing and increased housing stability improves opportunities for economic mobility for residents.”
The Jorge Perez Metropolitan Center at Florida International University
Habitat Broward home purchased in 2019 now fuels a generational wealth transfer.