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Granny Pods: Affordable Living for Multigenerational Families

2/16/2026

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Granny pods are rising in popularity as families invite grandparents to backyards.
Denise Martin, a 65-year-old grandmother, moved into a custom-built granny pod in Bend, Oregon.
The pod costs under $200,000 and offers lower living costs than traditional housing.
Martin helps care for her grandchildren, easing childcare costs for her daughter.
About 20% of Americans aged 65 and older are employed, increasing financial pressures that drive multigenerational living.

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Story summary

Granny pods are rising in popularity as families invite grandparents to backyards.
Denise Martin, a 65-year-old grandmother, moved into a custom-built granny pod in Bend, Oregon.
The pod costs under $200,000 and offers lower living costs than traditional housing.
Martin helps care for her grandchildren, easing childcare costs for her daughter.
About 20% of Americans aged 65 and older are employed, increasing financial pressures that drive multigenerational living.