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Affordable Housing and Demographic Shifts in Country Valley - Hawthorn Square, Kansas City
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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
Country Valley - Hawthorn Square, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, has a population of 1,338 as of 2022. The area features a significant proportion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing, with 220 units, of which 176 are designated as low-income units. Based on an estimated housing inventory of approximately 513 units, LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises about 42.9% of the neighborhood's housing stock, indicating a substantial commitment to affordable housing in this area.
The LIHTC program has invested $477,274 in tax credits for affordable housing projects in Country Valley - Hawthorn Square. This equates to an average federal funding of $2,169 per unit. The neighborhood's LIHTC funded affordable housing is represented by The Orchards Apartments, completed in 2007. This project has been providing affordable housing options in the area for over 15 years.
The Orchards Apartments offers a mix of unit types, with 44 one-bedroom units and 176 two-bedroom units. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating small families and individuals in the affordable housing inventory.
Over the past decade, Country Valley - Hawthorn Square has experienced notable demographic shifts. The population has remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations between 2013 and 2022. However, there has been a significant change in median income. From 2013 to 2019, the median income ranged from $28,855 to $36,547. In 2020 and 2021, there was a sharp increase, with median incomes exceeding $100,000, before adjusting to $62,207 in 2022.
Racial demographics have also shifted. The percentage of white residents decreased from 78% in 2013 to 40% in 2022, while the Black population increased from 22% to 44% during the same period. The neighborhood has also seen an increase in diversity, with growing Asian and Hispanic populations, and the emergence of a multiracial category by 2022.
Country Valley - Hawthorn Square demonstrates a significant commitment to affordable housing through its LIHTC funded projects. The Orchards Apartments, completed in 2007, provides 220 units of affordable housing, representing a substantial portion of the neighborhood's estimated housing stock. The area has experienced notable demographic shifts over the past decade, including changes in median income and racial composition. These factors, combined with the longstanding presence of LIHTC funded housing, underscore the importance of affordable housing options in this evolving Kansas City neighborhood.
