Homeownership Among the Foreign-Born Population: 2011. American Community Survey Briefs.

摘要

Homeownership is a goal shared by many residents of the United States, both native and foreign born, citizen and noncitizen. For immigrants in particular, making the transition from renter to homeowner represents a significant investment in the United States. With nearly 1 in 7 U.S. households headed by someone who is foreign born, decisions made by immigrants and their families to purchase a home can have a measurable impact on the U.S. housing market. The nations urban geography is increasingly shaped by these foreign-born households, bringing unique identities to cities and neighborhoods. Using data from the 2011 American Community Survey (ACS), this report examines homeownership and renter status among foreign-born households. After discussing the distribution of all households in the United States by tenure, nativity, and citizenship, the report considers housing tenure by place of birth and year of entry for foreign-born households. Finally, the report describes the geographic distribution of foreign-born homeowners living in the United States.