More seniors are choosing to rent over buying, new study shows

Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in the Bay Area, and nationwide

The Bay Area isn’t getting any younger. In fact, new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday shows that the region’s population of seniors is growing fast.

More seniors are choosing to rent over buying, new study shows

Between 2013 and 2023, renters that are aged 65 and older grew by nearly 30%.

Despite a surge in homes for sale, renting still remains the only real option for most

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