One-person households' struggle for housing: 'It would be much easier as a couple. I feel like I'm being punished twice'
- Posted on August 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
France's single-occupant population exceeds 12 million residents, yet housing infrastructure remains inadequate to meet this demographic shift. Solo dwellers face disproportionate financial burdens and limited availability in the rental and purchase markets, as housing policies traditionally favor multi-person households. This structural imbalance intensifies the broader housing affordability crisis, particularly affecting young professionals and divorcees seeking independent living arrangements.
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One-person households' struggle for housing: 'It would be much easier as a couple. I feel like I'm being punished twice'
Some 12 million people live alone in France, and their number continues to rise. The country's housing stock has not kept pace with this trend, exacerbating the impact of the housing crisis on these individuals.
