Fact Check: Did 30 million undocumented immigrants cause high housing costs? (JD Vance)

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Claimant: JD Vance (R)

Claim: Housing is expensive “because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants” and because of a housing shortage.

Rating: MOSTLY FALSE

Explanation: PolitiFact reports that 12–14 million immigrants are in the country illegally — less than half Vance’s claim. Immigration contributes only marginally to housing demand. Research shows the main drivers of high housing costs are a multi-million-unit housing shortage, high interest rates, inflation, and post-pandemic shifts in demand.

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Last Updated on November 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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