Definition: Housing insecurity, or a housing burden is described as a risk or experience of unstable housing, such as difficulty paying rent, frequent moves, or living in unsafe or overcrowded conditions.
Descriptor of where data is derived: Housing burden is calculated by the US Census Bureau. The number indicates the amount of households paying more the 50% of income on housing costs. The data is part of the American Community Survey. The data is updated annually, but there is usually a slight delay.
