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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Fairview, Pennsylvania, maintains a modest Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory of 45 units, all designated as low-income. This represents approximately 2.6% of the city's estimated 1,722 housing units, indicating LIHTC projects' contribution to addressing affordable housing needs in the area.
The city has received $316,200 in LIHTC project tax credits, distributed across an estimated two projects. This results in an average federal funding of $158,100 per project and $7,027 per unit. Fairview's allocation accounts for 0.05% of Pennsylvania's total LIHTC funding, suggesting a relatively small share of the state's affordable housing resources.
A significant development in Fairview's affordable housing landscape is the Chestnut Street Apartments, completed in 2002. This project provides 45 units, comprising 29 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments, catering to diverse household sizes within the low-income community.
Fairview has experienced demographic changes over the past decade. The population has grown modestly from 4,374 in 2014 to 4,495 in 2022. Concurrently, the median income has increased substantially from $72,385 in 2014 to $97,891 in 2022, indicating improved economic conditions for many residents.
The racial distribution in Fairview has remained relatively stable. The white population has consistently represented the majority, ranging from 89% to 96% over the past decade. The Hispanic population has shown a slight increase, from 2% in 2019 to 5% in 2022.
Despite rising median income, the absence of new LIHTC projects in recent years may suggest that other affordable housing initiatives or market conditions are addressing low-income housing needs. However, the increasing population and potential income disparities could create a future need for additional affordable housing options.
Fairview's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory provides 45 low-income units to the community, with the Chestnut Street Apartments project from 2002 serving as a cornerstone of the city's affordable housing efforts. While demographic trends indicate increasing median income and population growth, the stable racial distribution and lack of recent LIHTC projects suggest a complex affordable housing landscape. Ongoing assessment of affordable housing needs will be crucial as the city continues to evolve, ensuring a balanced and inclusive community.