Only one in seven renter households in the Greater Boston area can afford an “entry level” home, as affordability issues continue even while construction increases, according to the 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card released Wednesday.

“This year’s report data highlights some significant differences among housing construction, permits, and prices,” said Luc Schuster, executive director of the research arm of the Boston Foundation.

“While new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a significant uptick in new home completions in recent years, the increase has not significantly helped home affordability, and a decline in the number of new housing permits statewide suggests any construction uptick could be short-lived,” the executive director added.

The annual housing report, conducte

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