The housing crisis in Iran has manifested as inadequate housing and housing poverty in Tehran, with reports of a 17% increase in prices in Mordad, the average housing price surpassing 88 million tomans, and a 177-year wait for purchasing a home, provided prices remain stable for the next two centuries. On Friday, September 30, Tasnim News Agency reported: "While the average annual income of urban households has reached 256 million tomans, Tehran households can become homeowners by saving part of this income after 177 years." Tasnim emphasized that the average housing price in Tehran has reached 88.5 million tomans, and given this price, the waiting period for a Tehran household to own a 100 square meter residential unit would take approximately 177 years, assuming housing prices remain stable over the next two centuries. ISNA also reported on housing prices in the capital, stating that Region 18, with an average price of 42 million tomans per square meter, is the cheapest area in Tehran's housing market. ISNA added that Region 1, with an average price of 179 million tomans per square meter, is the most expensive area in the capital, with a price increase of 33% over the past year. The news agency noted that in Mordad of this year, the average price per square meter of housing in Tehran was 88.5 million tomans, which represents a 16.8% increase compared to the previous year and a 1.2% increase compared to the previous month. According to some experts, housing has been on the verge of becoming a super crisis for households over the past decade. In recent years, government promises to solve the housing problem have not led to any significant results. Ebrahim Raisi also promised to build one million homes per year during the electoral campaign and after taking office, but more than three years into his administration, there has been no significant progress in this area, and concerns about the continuation of the current trend under Masoud Pezeshkian's government persist.
Tehran Residents' 177-Year Wait to Buy a Home Conditional on Price Stability for the Next 200 Years
Tehran residents face a staggering 177-year wait to buy a home due to skyrocketing housing prices, which have reached an average of 88.5 million tomans per square meter. Despite government promises to address the housing crisis, no significant progress has been made, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among the population.
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📰 What Happened
Tehran residents are facing a 177-year wait to buy a home due to soaring housing prices, which have reached an average of 88.5 million tomans per square meter. Despite government commitments to resolve the housing crisis, little progress has been made, leading to public frustration.
- Average housing price in Tehran is 88.5 million tomans per square meter.
- Residents would need 177 years to afford a 100 square meter home if prices remain stable.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been experiencing a housing crisis characterized by rising prices and inadequate housing, exacerbated by economic sanctions and mismanagement. The gap between income and housing costs has widened significantly.
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