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http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/research/housing_americas_older_adults
Source: HOUSING AMERICA'S OLDER ADULTS, JOINT CENTER FOR HOUSING STUDIES OF
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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Source: American Community Survey 2010-2014
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