An important trend which can have a large and negative affect on the lives of homeless and low-income populations is that of housing. The GTA saw a 16.1% increase in the price of houses from 2016 to 2017. A popular area in Toronto - Richmond Hill ended the 2016 year with a 30% increase in home values. In fact, the average selling price for all home types hit a record high in April 2017 with an increase of 24.5% to $920,792. The cost of condominiums rose 4.3% from April 2017 to May 2017 to an average of $541,392. Throughout the entire city, all types of living have increased dramatically as well. The cost of a 3 bedroom home in Toronto has increased 10% from 2016 to an average cost of $1,100,000. A 3 bedroom townhouse has increased 18% from
