Ade Adebayo, Olawale Eniola Grace, Akingbemisola Sunday Philip
Department of Geography and Planning, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria
Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies (Geography), Florida Internatio nal University, USA
Email addresses:
Ade Adebayo: adeolu.adebayo@lasu.edu.ng (ORCID: 0000-0003-1491-2468) Olawale Eniola Grace: eniayo003@gmail.com (ORCID: 0009-0002-4689-8859) Akingbemisola Sunday Philip: sakin015@fiu.edu (ORCID: 0009-0003-0465-7931)
Received: 15 March 2026 | Accepted: 20 March 2026 | Published: 7th April 2026
How to cite: Adebayo, A., Grace, O. E., & Philip, A. S. (2026). Socio-demographic characteristics and residential satisfaction in low-income housing estates in Lagos State, Nigeria. International Journal of Scholarly Resources, ISSN: 1234-5678.
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and residential satisfaction in low-income housing estates in Lagos State, Nigeria, comparing private (Gemade Estate) and public (Abesan Estate) developments. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 384 residents through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and independent samples t-tests. Findings reveal that 58.3% of residents are aged 31-50 years, 71.4% have tertiary education, and 42.7% earn ₦50,001-₦100,000 monthly. Overall residential satisfaction is moderate (mean=3.12, SD=0.84), with Gemade Estate residents reporting significantly higher satisfaction (mean=3.45) compared to Abesan Estate residents (mean=2.79), t=6.824, p<0.001. Chi-square analysis demonstrates significant associations between satisfaction and age (χ²=24.567, p<0.01), income (χ²=38.942, p<0.001), education (χ²=19.835, p<0.05), and length of residence (χ²=16.724, p<0.05). Higher-income and better-educated residents report greater satisfaction. The study concludes that residential satisfaction is significantly influenced by demographic characteristics and estate type, with private estates demonstrating superior outcomes. Recommendations include improving public housing management, implementing income-based subsidies, prioritizing infrastructure maintenance, and adopting life-course responsive housing policies.
Keywords: Residential satisfaction, socio-demographic characteristics, low-income housing, public housing, private housing, Lagos State, Nigeria
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