Affordable housing market seen reaching $80.2 billion by 2030

By AI, Created 2:21 PM UTC, June 03, 2026, /AGP/ – The Business Research Company says the global affordable housing market will grow from $63.29 billion in 2026 to $80.2 billion by 2030, driven by urbanization, housing finance, and policy support. North America held the largest share in 2025, while the report flags modular construction, digital mortgage platforms and public-private partnerships as key trends.

Why it matters: - Affordable housing is becoming a bigger global market as cities grow, household finances tighten and governments push for more accessible housing. - The sector affects how low- and middle-income households find safe, decent housing they can afford. - Faster growth in affordable housing can ease pressure on urban rents, homeownership barriers and housing shortages.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its 2026 global affordable housing market report on June 3, 2026. - The report estimates the market rose from $60.02 billion in 2025 to $63.29 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $80.2 billion by 2030. - The company says the market is growing at a 5.5% CAGR historically and is forecast to grow at 6.1% through 2030. - North America held the largest market share in 2025.

The details: - Affordable housing is defined in the report as residential units for households earning less than the median income level. - The report says the sector is supported by increasing urban populations, government-backed housing programs, city migration, growth in low-income households and subsidized housing finance. - The report says future growth will be supported by more investment in urban affordable housing, sustainable building practices, smart city housing initiatives, digital mortgage platforms and policies that promote housing inclusivity. - Emerging trends include public-private housing partnerships, modular and prefabricated construction, digital housing allocation tools, sustainable building materials and cost-effective design. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The company said its 2026 reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based dashboards, market hotspots infographics, and key technology and future trend analysis. - The report says easy access to home loans is one of the most important drivers of market growth. - Home loans let individuals and families borrow from housing finance companies to build, buy or renovate homes at manageable costs. - Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed total household debt rose by $148 billion, or 0.9%, to $17.05 trillion in the first quarter of 2023, with mortgage balances at $2.9 trillion. - The company offers a free sample report at Download a free sample and the full report at View the full report.

Between the lines: - The report points to a market moving from basic affordability concerns toward a more data-driven and finance-enabled housing ecosystem. - The mix of modular construction, digital allocation tools and digital mortgage platforms suggests cost control and speed are becoming as important as unit volume. - Regional differences matter because housing demand is being shaped by local policy, income growth and migration patterns rather than one global model.

What’s next: - The report expects stronger investment in affordable housing through 2030. - Wider use of digital mortgage platforms and modular construction could change how projects are financed and delivered. - Policy support and public-private partnerships are likely to remain central to growth in the sector. - LinkedIn