I doubt very much that people in our town are aware that 50% of the town population are living in rentals.
...50% of the town population are living in rentals.
Theres the key - rentals - for a great many younger folks, urban dwellers and retirees.
When the suburban and rural mid-range boomer homes drop in price significantly enough, theyll be scooped to become rentals (as happens now around the edges of larger cities).
For capable gen X, Y and immigrants, great a nice house with no down payment, no building maintenance, just keep up the monthly stroke.
Possibly, ordinances will change to allow multi-family occupancy.