The AARP Home & Community Preferences Survey has been conducted every three years since 2018, with data now available for 2018, 2021 and 2024.

Check out the following links to reports and interactive features based on the most recent survey of more than 3,000 adults

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The Highlights: Creating Homes and Communities for Aging Well

Scroll through "Building for the Future," a data story explaining the trends and findings from the 2024 AARP Home & Community Preferences Survey.

TAKE A LOOK

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The Results: 2024 AARP Home & Community Preferences Survey

The vast majority of people age 50 or older want to reside in their home and community for as long as possible — but 4 out of 10 say they'll need to make home modifications in order to do so. Visit the survey's landing page to download the summary report and "Focus on Community" fact sheets (listed below).

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Community Infrastructure Expectations Among Adults Age 50+
Fostering Community Engagement and Connection for Older Adults
Fostering Longevity, Wellness and Social Inclusion
Home Modifications Can Help Older Adults Live Independently Longer
Older Adults Need More Housing Options
The Case for Accessible Healthcare Services
Transportation for Healthy Aging

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The Dashboard: Dig Into the Details

Our interactive Tableau-based tool enables users to sort the survey responses by age, income, home type, region and more. Download the step-by-step instructions — then give it a try.

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