Evaluating Health Outcomes of Shared Equity Homeownership
Author Information
Author(s): Gusoff Geoffrey M., Ramiller Alex, Acolin Arthur, Wang Ruoniu, Zimmerman Frederick J.
Primary Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Hypothesis
How do neighborhood health environments change for households moving into shared equity homeownership compared to those entering traditional homeownership or continuing to rent?
Conclusion
Households entering shared equity homeownership avoid the sacrifices in neighborhood walkability and food access associated with traditional homeownership, but they experience increased neighborhood socio-economic vulnerability.
Supporting Evidence
- Households entering shared equity homeownership experienced a relative increase in walkability.
- Shared equity homeowners had improved food access compared to traditional homeowners.
- Socio-economic vulnerability increased for shared equity homeowners after moving.
Takeaway
Moving into shared equity homeownership helps families live in better neighborhoods without losing access to good food and walkable areas, but it might mean living in places with more economic challenges.
Methodology
Difference-in-differences analyses comparing neighborhood health characteristics for households moving into shared equity homeownership versus traditional homeownership and renting.
Potential Biases
Potential unmeasured differences between SEH and control groups may exist.
Limitations
The study's neighborhood health factors provide an incomplete picture of local environmental exposures, and data collection timing may affect accuracy.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily low- and moderate-income households, with a higher percentage of non-White and female-headed households compared to control groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.004
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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