HOUSING IS A BUSINESS ISSUE
The business case for investing in more housing in Massachusetts is clear: employers can’t hire and retain the employees they need. As rents and home prices get increasingly out of reach, people are moving farther away and looking to other states for affordability and a better quality of life.
Massachusetts ranks the 11th most desirable state to live and work in the U.S. Yet, it’s one of the least affordable states—ranking 45th.
Business leaders consistently flag talent retention as central to their decision to locate or stay in Massachusetts. And, local businesses struggle to fill shifts. Meanwhile, the state estimates that 200,000 new units of housing by 2030 are necessary to meet the demand of our future workforce.
The future of housing and the future of the Massachusetts economy are undeniably linked.
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Massachusetts' economic competitiveness is at risk
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Workers at all education and income levels are moving to more affordable states
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Retaining and attracting talent will continue to be increasingly challenging
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