Homeowner-renter dwelling, neighbourhood and life satisfaction gaps
On average, individuals who own their dwelling report higher satisfaction with their dwelling, neighbourhood and life than renters. These differences may reflect a positive causal impact of ownership on satisfaction. However, these differences could also reflect compositional effects, such as differ...
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| description | On average, individuals who own their dwelling report higher satisfaction with their dwelling, neighbourhood and life than renters. These differences may reflect a positive causal impact of ownership on satisfaction. However, these differences could also reflect compositional effects, such as differences in household, dwelling and neighbourhood characteristics. Using the 2021 Canadian Housing Survey, this study provides a comparison of renters’ and owners’ reported dwelling, neighbourhood and life satisfaction accounting for compositional effects. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7d56c25c8e004cd5a1c98959c3bd6c7d2025-08-20T02:03:06ZengStatistics CanadaEconomic and Social Reports2563-89552024-06-0140610.25318/36280001202400600004-engHomeowner-renter dwelling, neighbourhood and life satisfaction gapsSamuel MacIsaacOn average, individuals who own their dwelling report higher satisfaction with their dwelling, neighbourhood and life than renters. These differences may reflect a positive causal impact of ownership on satisfaction. However, these differences could also reflect compositional effects, such as differences in household, dwelling and neighbourhood characteristics. Using the 2021 Canadian Housing Survey, this study provides a comparison of renters’ and owners’ reported dwelling, neighbourhood and life satisfaction accounting for compositional effects.https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28-0001/2024006/article/00004-eng.htmRentersNeighborhoods |
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