How Kerala’s ageing population is reshaping housing demand

Kerala is adapting its housing market to accommodate a rapidly aging population, as the state transitions toward a demographic where one in four residents will be a senior citizen by 2036. The government is integrating age-friendly infrastructure into urban planning, while developers are increasingly targeting senior living communities.
For decades, residential real estate in Kerala evolved around the joint family. Homes were designed for multiple generations living under one roof, with elderly parents cared for within the household. Today, that model is changing. Smaller families, migration and longer life expectancy are reshaping housing demand in Kerala.
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