Dwelling satisfaction among older adults aged 55 years and older

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Infographic: Dwelling satisfaction among older adults aged 55 years and older — Description: Dwelling satisfaction among older adults aged 55 years and older

In 2021, 66% of households^{Note 1} rated their dwelling satisfaction as 8 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10.

Older adults^{Note 2} were most satisfied with their dwellings

Table 1
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 1. The information is grouped by Age group (appearing as row headers), Dwelling satisfaction rating (scale of 0 to 10) (appearing as column headers).
Age group Dwelling satisfaction rating (scale of 0 to 10)

0 to 5 6 to 7 8 to 10

15 to 34 years^{Table 1 Note 3} 16% 30% 55%

35 to 54 years 13% 26% 61%

55 years and older 10% 16% 74%

Older seniors had the highest dwelling satisfaction and the smallest satisfaction gap between owners and renters

Table 2
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 2. The information is grouped by Age group (appearing as row headers), Average dwelling satisfaction score, by age group, 2021 (appearing as column headers).
Age group Average dwelling satisfaction score, by age group, 2021

Homeowner Renter

55 to 64 years (pre-seniors) 8.2 7.4

65 to 74 years (young seniors) 8.5 7.6

75 years and older (older seniors) 8.8 8.4

Older adults who faced financial difficulties had lower levels of dwelling satisfaction

Difficult or very difficult to meet financial needs: dwelling satisfaction score of 7.2

Easy or very easy to mee financial needs: dwelling satisfaction score of 8.9

Older adults were least satisfied with their home’s accessibility

Table 3
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 3. The information is grouped by Dwelling aspect (appearing as row headers), Percentage who were satisfied or very satisfied with a specific dwelling aspect, 2021 (appearing as column headers).
Dwelling aspect Percentage who were satisfied or very satisfied with a specific dwelling aspect, 2021

Enough bedrooms 90%

Safety and security 90%

Enough space overall 86%

Comfortable temperature in winter 80%

Dwelling condition 79%

Comfortable temperature in summer 78%

Affordability 77%

Blocking regular noise 76%

Energy efficiency 68%

Accessibility 50%

**Source:** Cheng, S. 2023, “Dwelling satisfaction among older adults: Dwelling characteristics and their influence on satisfaction,” *Insights on Canadian Society*, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 75-006-X.

Notes

Footnote 1.

The responses to the questions on dwelling satisfaction reflect only the subjective assessment of the person responsible for housing decisions in their household. They do not necessarily represent the satisfaction levels of other members within the same household.

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Footnote 2.

In this infographic, older adults are defined as those aged 55 years and older. Individuals living in institutions are excluded.

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Footnote 3.

Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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Table 1
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 1. The information is grouped by Age group (appearing as row headers), Dwelling satisfaction rating (scale of 0 to 10) (appearing as column headers).
Age group	Dwelling satisfaction rating (scale of 0 to 10)
0 to 5	6 to 7	8 to 10
15 to 34 years^{Table 1 Note 3}	16%	30%	55%
35 to 54 years	13%	26%	61%
55 years and older	10%	16%	74%

Table 2
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 2. The information is grouped by Age group (appearing as row headers), Average dwelling satisfaction score, by age group, 2021 (appearing as column headers).
Age group	Average dwelling satisfaction score, by age group, 2021
Homeowner	Renter
55 to 64 years (pre-seniors)	8.2	7.4
65 to 74 years (young seniors)	8.5	7.6
75 years and older (older seniors)	8.8	8.4

Table 3
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 3. The information is grouped by Dwelling aspect (appearing as row headers), Percentage who were satisfied or very satisfied with a specific dwelling aspect, 2021 (appearing as column headers).
Dwelling aspect	Percentage who were satisfied or very satisfied with a specific dwelling aspect, 2021
Enough bedrooms	90%
Safety and security	90%
Enough space overall	86%
Comfortable temperature in winter	80%
Dwelling condition	79%
Comfortable temperature in summer	78%
Affordability	77%
Blocking regular noise	76%
Energy efficiency	68%
Accessibility	50%

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Date modified:: 2023-09-07

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