Although the United States has been described as a nation of homeowners, homeownership is not uniformly distributed across population groups. The migration of individuals to Houston, Texas, has intensified the competition for decent housing in that city. The rapid population growth has also accelerated the competition between lower and…

Reports that movement of people into Houston has intensified demand for housing and that middle-class residents compete for housing with lower-income people in the inner city. Shows that segregated housing patterns and inadequate dwellings prevail and that the need for public housing exceeds the supply. (Author/WP)

The aim of this investigation is to report on the perceptions and attitudes of a special group of residents toward voluntary urban relocation. Using respondents from two Model Cities neighborhoods in Houston, Texas, the survey focuses on specific socioeconomic variables such as income, education, occupation, employment status, family size, and…