More Americans Live in RVs Because They Can't Afford Homes Anymore (Video)

This is a 28 September 2025 published video from Epic Economist.

Take a closer look at this map. Every red dot stands for thousands of people who have lost their homes. Right now, 771,400 people in America are homeless, which is the highest number ever recorded. This is an 18 percent increase from last year, driven by the end of eviction protections and rising rents. Even more alarming, 486,000 Americans now live in RVs as their only home, more than double the number from 2021.

These figures show how hard it has become to find a stable place to live, with paychecks staying the same while housing costs keep climbing. These are not thrill-seekers or people looking for adventure. They are families, veterans, working parents, and seniors who can no longer afford a place to live. Today, I want to show you the harsh reality of America’s hidden housing crisis and explain why so many people are struggling just to get by. Here’s a tough truth we rarely discuss: when people have to choose between basic needs, even those who work hard can lose out. Imagine having to pick between paying the electric bill or buying the insulin you need to live.

For millions, these impossible choices happen every month, trapping them in a cycle that seems impossible to break. Homelessness among older adults is expected to triple between 2017 and 2030. We are facing a serious crisis as more Baby Boomers grow older and fall into poverty. About one in three people living full-time in RVs are raising children. Every three minutes, another family loses their home. That’s a 26 percent increase in new cases, but only 8 percent more people are finding permanent housing. The system is helping fewer people than it should. This is not just a housing problem; it’s a national emergency affecting millions in one of the world’s wealthiest countries. The people in these situations demonstrate that the system is failing everyday Americans, regardless of how hard they work. The American Dream is not gone, but it is becoming harder to reach for those who need it most. The main problem is that housing should be a basic right, not just something to buy and sell. If we do not address this, the crisis will only get worse.

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