Consumers housing attributes in the context of their socio-economic background in ibadan urban centres

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between consumers’ housing attributes and their socio-economic background. Explicitly, it identified the influence of consumers’ socio-economic status on their affordable houses, how significant the socio-economic status impact on their affordable house and the facilities provided within the houses. The study used data collected from 494 respondents in five local government areas within Ibadan urban centre. Responses to housing attributes items influenced by their socio-economic status are subjected to descriptive analysis. Item variables emerged from the analysis were grouped into housing general conditions, materials and construction methods, Facilities and House rent. These were considered as significant factors under which housing attributes could be best explained. Although the housing attributes are different from localities, different levels of environment and densities, the housing attributes are similar in relation to the consumers’ socio-economic status within the urban centre. The policy implications of these results were also highlighted.