A fter years of pursuing a higher education, Noah Passaris received his degree in May and has since landed a high-paying internship with one of the state’s largest employers. But he still finds housing costs difficult to afford.

Passaris isn’t alone, as affordability continues to worsen across the country. The share of renters struggling to afford rent has increased by 3% since 2019, according to a 2025 report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

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