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America is getting older, fast. The “silver tsunami” housing supply is already struggling to keep up, and investors who get ahead of the crowd may find one of the clearest long-term plays in real estate.
By Austin Payne
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A recent report shows that occupancy rates across U.S. senior living and senior care properties have climbed above 89%. That level has not been seen since 2017. Supply growth, on the other hand, is crawling. Developers face high costs, zoning hurdles, labor shortages, and endless red tape. Demand is far outpacing new inventory. The senior housing market is running hot as America ages rapidly.
The demographic math is clear. The U.S. population aged 65 or older is set to grow from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050. By 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65 years old. The 85-plus group will nearly triple by 2060, when memory care, assisted living, and skilled nursing are essential.
Why Senior Housing Is Lucrative
Supply Continues to Tighten
Senior-housing construction has slowed to near historic lows. Financing is expensive, land is costly, and local approvals take years. The result is a growing gap between the number of available units and the number of seniors who need them. For operators already in the game, that scarcity is a gift.
Occupancy and Margins Are Improving
Providers of senior housing are enjoying the supply shortage. Occupancy is climbing, rates are rising, and margins are improving. Real estate investment trusts that specialize in senior housing are reporting stronger funds from operations.
Affordability Is a Looming Risk
Not every senior can afford rising rents or memory care fees. Many live on fixed incomes, and higher housing costs may push them toward lower-cost or DIY aging options. The market is strong, but affordability will be the pressure valve that shapes who captures the upside.
The Finance Play on the Senior Housing Shortage
America’s aging wave is colliding with a shortage of senior housing. With occupancy near record highs and supply growth lagging, senior housing and healthcare REITs are positioned to capture long-term gains. For investors, this is one of the clearest trends in real estate, and several winners emerge.. Click below to see why these ETFs are our top picks:
Bottom Line
Senior housing demand is one of the clearest long-term trends in real estate and healthcare. For investors, leaning into aging demographics through REITs and healthcare ETFs offers a clear strategic play.
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