Arizona has a reputation for being an affordable place to live. But that’s not the case anymore. Rent prices in the Phoenix area are rising about twice as fast as the national average. And with around 200 people moving to Maricopa County every day, demand for housing keeps rising. In this podcast we explore the obstacles that are making the cost of housing in Phoenix harder and harder for many residents to afford.

Katherine Davis-Young reported, wrote, produced and hosts (Un)Affordable for Hear Arizona/ KJZZ.

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