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Affordable Housing Analysis in Monroeville, Pennsylvania: LIHTC Impact and Demographic Shifts
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Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, a municipality in Allegheny County, has a population of 28,424 as of 2022. The city's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory comprises 48 total units, with 39 designated as low-income units. This represents approximately 0.44% of the city's estimated housing stock of 10,890 units.
Monroeville has received $431,238 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. With two approximate projects, the average federal funding per project is $215,619, and the average federal funding per unit is $8,984. Monroeville accounts for 0.07% of the total state LIHTC funding allocated to Pennsylvania.
The earliest recorded LIHTC project in Monroeville is Monroe Meadows, completed in 2002. This project marks the inception of LIHTC-funded affordable housing in the city, indicating at least two decades of affordable housing presence. The LIHTC-funded housing in Monroeville consists of 24 two-bedroom units and 24 three-bedroom units, accommodating families of various sizes.
Monroeville's population has remained relatively stable over the past decade, increasing slightly from 27,649 in 2019 to 28,424 in 2022. The median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $75,673 in 2019 to $75,285 in 2022, with a peak of $79,867 in 2021.
Racial demographics have shifted slightly, with the white population decreasing from 76% in 2019 to 72% in 2022. The Black population has remained steady at around 13%, while the Asian population has increased from 6% to 7%. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races has grown from 3% to 5% during this period.
Monroeville's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory provides 48 units of affordable housing, primarily consisting of two and three-bedroom units. The city has received over $430,000 in tax credits for these projects, representing a small portion of Pennsylvania's total LIHTC allocation. While demographic shifts indicate growing diversity and generally increasing median income, the stable population suggests a consistent demand for housing. The LIHTC program has contributed to Monroeville's affordable housing landscape for at least two decades, though the lack of recent projects may indicate changing housing priorities or the use of alternative affordable housing strategies in the municipality.
