By comparing 2024 statistics to those of 2019, it becomes clear that California’s housing creation lags behind the national pace and is insufficient to alleviate the steep financial burdens of shelter. Yes, California housing numbers have grown in five years. To understand California’s housing headaches, consider the additions of units as a slice of the statewide total. California housing prices increased 23% over the past five years. Californians pay ninth-highest HOA fees in USHuge housing costs are stressing out CaliforniaCalifornians pack people into homes to battle high housing costs