Housing Cost vs Income in Silicon Valley: Causes, Tradeoffs, and Solutions

Housing Cost vs Income in Silicon Valley: Causes, Tradeoffs, and Solutions


May 21, 2026

Join Montara Ventures in exploring the economic forces shaping the region's housing costs and the practical steps that could improve affordability.

Confirmed panelists include a representative from the City of San Jose Housing Department, along with a market-rate townhome developer and an affordable housing developer.

The discussion will focus on:

  • Why housing costs have risen faster than incomes in Silicon Valley
  • How zoning, land costs, construction costs, and financing affect housing prices
  • The roles of both market-rate and subsidized housing in improving affordability
  • Policy and market approaches that show evidence of reducing housing cost burdens

Hosted by HLC & SV@Home. Sponsored by SoFA Market.

This will be a hybrid event (SoFa Market & Zoom)

Affordable Housing Month 2026