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Senior housing construction falls as demand rises

More than $1 trillion in investment in the sector will be needed by 2050, new report finds
The U.S. population over 80 years old is expected to double by 2040 while fewer senior homes are being built, according to a new study. (Getty Images)
The U.S. population over 80 years old is expected to double by 2040 while fewer senior homes are being built, according to a new study. (Getty Images)
CoStar News
August 27, 2026 | 7:58 P.M.

The United States will need to invest more than $1 trillion in senior housing by 2050 to maintain current occupancy levels, as the nation's aging population drives unprecedented demand, according to a new report.

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