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This study examines the locations and surrounding environments of 20s~30s youth housing to determine whether they align with the needs of young residents. Unlike previous research, which emphasized the quantitative expansion of youth housing supply, this study takes a qualitative approach by assessing housing sites from the residents’ perspective. Using QGIS 3.22, the study identifies discrepancies between the locations of 20s~30s youth housing and the concentration of youth single-person households. The findings confirm that 20s~30s youth housing is more frequently located in commercial areas than in general residential zones. The study further categorizes 20s~30s youth safe housing by type and conducts an accessibility analysis and a resident survey across 16 case sites. The study’s results indicate that, in line with the original purpose of youth housing in station area, 20s~30s youth housing sites provide generally fair accessibility to public transportation. However, location preferences and desired facilities within walkable distance vary depending on age and marital status and whether residents have children. The selection of 20s~30s youth housing locations should take into account road conditions, infrastructure, and site-specific attributes, highlighting the necessity of youth housing policies that reflect the actual needs of young residents, rather than relying solely on supply-driven policies through new construction. This research is significant in that it examines the transition from youth housing in station area to 20s~30s youth housing in underdeveloped areas, thereby offering valuable insights and policy recommendations for the strategic selection of future youth housing locations.