As advocates push for the inclusion of affordable housing beyond the central city, siting battles have become increasingly common. Opponents often claim that affordable housing brings no net benefits to the community and that it threatens neighborhood property values. This review considers existing evidence regarding the relationship between the provision of quality affordable housing and benefits to the larger community. Evidence is considered in the areas of health and education. Given the high level of public concern with these two issues, evidence of benefits could be especially potent in public discussions of affordable housing. Future research is proposed in each area. 2005). Both advocates and planners struggle to make the case for the broader community benefits of providing affordable housing to low-income residents. This article reviews the evidence for the social benefits of affordable housing in two areas health and education.