Comparative analysis of mobility intentions among households in public and private rental housing*

Satisfaction with the residential environment and personal needs influences residential mobility, while factors such as life cycle, economic characteristics, and external environmental changes affect housing choices. Given the distinct occupant characteristics and policy goals of public and private rental housing, a comparative analysis of mobility intentions in these sectors can inform strategies to enhance residential stability. This study used data from the 2022 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Housing Status Survey to examine factors affecting residential mobility in both housing types. For households in public rental housing, mobility intentions were primarily driven by the need for homeownership and housing type. By contrast, for households in private rental housing, residential area (Seoul metropolitan vs. non-metropolitan), the household head’s education level, and the need for homeownership were significant determinants. Among private rental households, the influence of location was particularly strong, with housing cost burdens and concerns over rising rents further amplifying the intention to move.