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NYC Families Leave as Housing Costs Soar 17%

10/10/2025

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The affordability crisis in New York City has contributed to a 17% decline in households with three or more children over the past decade as families relocate.
Median rent for three-bedroom apartments has surged to $4,800.
The median home price is nearly $1.8 million.
Parents say rising costs are delaying family expansion due to financial constraints.
Elected officials are proposing expanded child care to address the affordability challenges.

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Story summary

The affordability crisis in New York City has contributed to a 17% decline in households with three or more children over the past decade as families relocate.
Median rent for three-bedroom apartments has surged to $4,800.
The median home price is nearly $1.8 million.
Parents say rising costs are delaying family expansion due to financial constraints.
Elected officials are proposing expanded child care to address the affordability challenges.