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Housing quiz

After answering the quiz questions, click ‘next’ at the bottom of the page to view the correct answers along with your score.

Here are a few definitions to know before taking the quiz.

  • Non-market housing: refers to rental or ownership housing typically funded, created or operated through direct government subsidies and includes different categories of housing based on the needs of the clients (e.g. seniors lodge).
     
  • Market housing: refers to rental or ownership housing supplied by the private market.
     
  • Core housing need: means that a household is living in a home that does not meet affordability, adequacy or suitability standards, and would have to spend 30% or more of their income to afford alternative housing.
1. How much would a single parent need to earn per hour to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in Strathcona County? *This question is required.
2. Who benefits from having a variety of housing options in the community?  *This question is required.
2. What percentage of Strathcona County households are struggling to afford their homes?  *This question is required.
3. What percentage of Gen Z Canadians (individuals born between 1997-2012) have considered delaying starting a family due to housing affordability issues? *This question is required.
3. Non-market housing has been a part of the Strathcona County community for: *This question is required.
4. Which demographic groups in Strathcona County are experiencing higher rates of housing need? *This question is required.
4. What percentage of Canadians report sacrificing essentials like food, clothing, and education to afford housing? *This question is required.
4. How does having a wide variety of housing options impact the local economy? *This question is required.
5. In what way does non-market housing impact nearby property values?  *This question is required.
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