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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Wescott, a neighborhood in Syracuse, New York, contains a significant number of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units. The neighborhood has 173 LIHTC-funded units, with 160 designated as low-income. As of 2022, Wescott's estimated population was 3,074. Using the national average household size of 2.61, the neighborhood is estimated to have approximately 1,178 housing units. LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises about 14.7% of the estimated housing inventory in Wescott, approximating the target percentage for a well-balanced community.
The LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory in Wescott consists of two known projects: Housing Visions Group VIII and Cherry Hill Syracuse III. Housing Visions Group VIII was completed in 2000, marking the initiation of LIHTC-funded affordable housing in the neighborhood. The completion year for Cherry Hill Syracuse III is not available, limiting the ability to determine the full timeline of affordable housing development in Wescott.
Wescott's LIHTC-funded projects offer a range of unit types. The 173 total units include 22 efficiencies, 47 one-bedroom units, 42 two-bedroom units, 12 three-bedroom units, and 1 four-bedroom unit. This distribution indicates an effort to accommodate various household sizes, with an emphasis on smaller households.
Wescott has experienced demographic changes over the past decade. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 2,800 and 3,400 residents. However, there has been a significant increase in median income, rising from $24,206 in 2013 to $43,600 in 2022. This upward trend in income may affect the demand for affordable housing in the neighborhood.
Regarding racial demographics, Wescott has maintained a diverse population. The white population has consistently represented between 63% and 73% of residents over the past decade. The Black population has fluctuated between 11% and 20%, while the Asian population has ranged from 4% to 12%. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, ranging from 3% to 8%.
Wescott's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory plays a significant role in meeting the neighborhood's housing needs. With 173 total units, including 160 low-income units, the LIHTC program contributes to about 14.7% of the estimated housing stock. This aligns closely with the target percentage for a well-balanced community. The diverse range of unit types suggests an effort to accommodate various household sizes and needs.
While the neighborhood has experienced a significant increase in median income over the past decade, the stable population and consistent racial diversity indicate that Wescott remains a mixed-income community. The presence of LIHTC-funded housing likely contributes to maintaining this diversity by providing affordable options in a neighborhood experiencing income growth.