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Affordable housing still a struggle in Surprise

City commissions study to try to meet gaps, challenges

A recent housing study that looked at Surprise’s housing market is showing bad news for renters and those who need affordable housing.

Colorado-based Matrix Design Group, Inc., has told the city that renter incomes have failed to keep pace with rising rents, leaving most renters cost-burdened.

It also found Surprise has among the lowest share of affordable rental units in the West Valley, and homeownership has become tougher for many because of home prices that continue to creep up.

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