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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Bleheim Square - Research Hospital, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, had a population of 2,474 in 2022. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program has funded 4 affordable housing units in this area, all designated as low-income units. These units represent approximately 0.42% of the neighborhood's estimated housing inventory of 948 units.
The LIHTC-funded affordable housing in Bleheim Square - Research Hospital has been present for several decades. The first projects were completed in 1987, with developments at 2420 E 70th St and 6904 Brooklyn Ave. The most recent project was completed in 1997 at 2114 E 70th Ter. This indicates a span of at least 10 years during which affordable housing was developed in the neighborhood.
The 1980s saw the most affordable housing projects completed, with two projects in 1987. An additional project was completed in 1993 at 7017 Paseo Blvd, followed by the final project in 1997. The affordable housing inventory in this neighborhood consists of 3 three-bedroom units and 1 four-bedroom unit, suggesting a focus on accommodating families or larger households.
Over the past decade, the neighborhood's population has increased from 2,134 in 2019 to 2,474 in 2022. The median income has fluctuated but generally trended upward, rising from $36,993 in 2019 to $33,019 in 2022.
The neighborhood has maintained a predominantly Black population, though there has been a slight decrease from 77% in 2019 to 62% in 2022. There has been an increase in racial diversity, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races rising from 5% in 2019 to 12% in 2022. The Hispanic population has also increased from 1% to 7% during this period.
While no new LIHTC projects have been built in the last decade, the demographic trends suggest a potential need for additional affordable housing. The increasing population and relatively modest median income levels could indicate a growing demand for affordable housing options.
Bleheim Square - Research Hospital has a small inventory of LIHTC-funded affordable housing, comprising 4 units across 4 projects. These developments were built between 1987 and 1997, focusing on larger units suitable for families. The neighborhood's demographic trends, including population growth and income levels, suggest there may be an ongoing need for affordable housing options. The increasing racial diversity in the area might also necessitate a reevaluation of affordable housing needs to ensure equitable access for all community members.