Grace Cunningham and Jamal Cureau, engaged and planning a family, face challenges in affording housing in Utah. Cureau, originally from Louisiana, struggles with high rent prices, finding his current rent at $1,750, exceeding his budget. Both work multiple jobs, yet saving for a home seems nearly impossible. Cunningham expresses deep frustration over being priced out of her hometown due to rising home prices, currently averaging $506,000, which makes it unaffordable for 87% of renters. This crisis affects not only lower-income families but also middle and upper-middle-class individuals trying to build wealth.
Cureau expresses shock at the housing costs in Utah, highlighting his struggle to find rentals within his set budget, where he is now paying $1,750.
Cunningham articulates frustration with her situation, saying, "Honestly, it breaks my heart and it makes me angry" about being priced out of her hometown.
Waldrip comments on the widespread housing issue, stating, "This is no longer a problem of the lower class. This is a problem of the middle class and the upper-middle class."
Utah's median home price has soared to $506,000, making homeownership unattainable for 87% of renters and reflecting a national crisis in affordability.
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