At a time when the multifamily metrics are giving mixed signals, student housing is a standout. Demographics is a strong driver. The National Center for Education Statistics projects that undergraduate enrollment will reach 16.8 million by 2031, up 8 percent from 2023.
Meanwhile, development is trending upward, with 153,000 beds planned or in progress, according to a survey of leading institutions by Yardi Matrix. Developers and universities are unveiling a steady stream of major plans, financing and project completions.
Yet multifamily investors must also contend with the capital markets squeeze; during the second quarter, investment sales plummeted 73 percent year-over-year during the second quarter, according to Yardi Matrix’s midyear report.
In this MHN white paper, you’ll read about the key trends that are shaping opportunities for developers and investors in this dynamic sector, with key insights from leading student housing experts. This MHN white paper lays out the trends and challenges that are shaping the student housing sector, with key data and insights from industry insiders.
