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Type of Structure, Satisfaction and Propensity To Move

Pages 32-44 | Published online: 09 Jun 2015
 

Abstract

This paper is an examination of the effect of type of structure on housing satisfaction and propensity to move. A national probability sample is used to compare the satisfaction levels of residents of single-family homes, mobile homes, apartments, multi-family and rowhouse dwellings. In addition to structure-type, the effects of tenure, housing quality and neighborhood satisfaction are examined. Sociodemographic characteristics of the household are included in the analysis. The findings contradict studies that found no difference in satisfaction between residents of mobile homes and residents of single-family dwellings. The present study finds a significant difference between the two groups, with mobile home residents being less satisfied with their housing. This does not translate into a greater propensity to move, however. Other alternative structure types do not differ from conventional housing regarding residents’ housing satisfaction.

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Julie A. Lam

Julie A. Lam is a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

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