65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

""The high cost of housing means more people are being priced out of not only owning a home but also renting alone.""

""The share of adults 65 and over looking to rent with a roommate has tripled in the past decade, according to the listings site SpareRoom.""

""They're not the biggest group of roommates, but they're by far the fastest growing," said the site's communications director, Matt Hutchinson."

""It's that give-and-take thing. It's trying to help each other out as much as possible," West said about his living arrangement."

David West, a former Hollywood cinematographer, faced significant life challenges, including divorce and the loss of family. At 72, he now rents a room in Fresno, California, sharing a home with a stranger due to financial constraints. The rising cost of housing has led to a tripling of adults aged 65 and over seeking roommates in the past decade. This trend reflects a broader shift, with older adults and younger individuals increasingly unable to afford living alone.

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