Housing Quality in Varying Neighborhood Densities and Its Influence on Sustainable Development

This study evaluates the impact of housing quality, including physical building conditions, facilities, and utilities, on neighborhood sustainability in the rapidly growing city of Ilorin, Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling design based on Taro Yamane’s formula, 399 respondents were randomly selected from low, medium, and high-density neighborhoods. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. Findings reveal a pronounced disparity in housing quality, with 54.3 percent of houses classified as very good concentrated in low-density areas, whereas 78.4 percent of houses classified as poor are located in high-density neighborhoods. Regression analysis confirms that housing quality significantly influences neighborhood sustainability (R² = 0.622), demonstrating that substandard housing directly impedes sustainable development. The study concludes that housing quality is a critical determinant of urban sustainability and recommends rigorous construction inspections and continuous monitoring of physical developments to prevent the proliferation of substandard housing.