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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
The Southern Side neighborhood of Greenville, South Carolina, exhibits a distinct affordable housing landscape influenced by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. This area contains 44 LIHTC-funded affordable housing units, all designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 3,599 and utilizing the national average household size, an estimated 1,379 housing units exist in the neighborhood. The LIHTC-funded affordable housing units constitute approximately 3.2% of the estimated housing inventory in the Southern Side neighborhood.
The LIHTC program has made substantial investments in this neighborhood, with project tax credits totaling $354,338. This equates to an average federal funding of $8,053 per unit. The affordable housing presence in Southern Side extends over several decades, with the initial LIHTC project, Allen's Project, completed in 1992, and the most recent, Mulberry Court Apartments, finished in 2007.
The 1990s marked the beginning of affordable housing development in the neighborhood, with two projects completed during this period. However, the largest project, Mulberry Court Apartments, was completed in 2007, contributing 41 units to the affordable housing inventory. This development accounts for the majority of the neighborhood's LIHTC-funded units.
The affordable housing stock in Southern Side is varied, consisting primarily of two-bedroom units (25), followed by one-bedroom units (12), and three-bedroom units (7). This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating small to medium-sized families and individuals.
Over the past decade, the Southern Side neighborhood has undergone significant demographic changes. The population has increased from 2,935 in 2020 to 3,599 in 2022, indicating rapid growth. Simultaneously, the median income has risen from $42,605 in 2020 to $42,762 in 2022, suggesting an overall improvement in economic conditions.
Racial demographics have also shifted. The proportion of Black residents decreased from 49% in 2020 to 41% in 2022, while the White population increased from 39% to 43% during the same period. The Hispanic population has also grown, from 8% to 13%.
These demographic changes, particularly the rising median income and shifting racial composition, may indicate evolving housing needs in the neighborhood. While no new LIHTC projects have been completed in the last decade, the existing affordable housing stock continues to play a crucial role in maintaining diversity and accessibility in the area.
The Southern Side neighborhood of Greenville demonstrates a modest but significant LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, representing about 3.2% of the estimated housing stock. The area has received substantial investment through the LIHTC program, with an average of $8,053 in tax credits per unit. The affordable housing development spans from 1992 to 2007, with the largest project, Mulberry Court Apartments, significantly increasing the inventory in 2007. Recent years have seen rapid population growth, increasing median incomes, and shifting racial demographics, which may influence future affordable housing needs in the neighborhood. While no new LIHTC projects have been completed in the last decade, the existing affordable units continue to play a vital role in the neighborhood's housing landscape.