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Affordable Housing in Hartford's West End: LIHTC Impact and Demographic Shifts
CATEGORY
Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
The West End neighborhood of Hartford, Connecticut, contains 373 LIHTC-funded affordable housing units, all of which are designated as low-income units. This represents approximately 11% of the neighborhood's estimated 3,390 housing units. The LIHTC program has invested $1,135,536 in tax credits for affordable housing projects in the West End, averaging $3,044 per unit in federal funding. The inventory includes 17 efficiencies, 29 one-bedroom units, and 66 two-bedroom units.
The Shepherd Park project, completed in 2010, accounts for all 373 LIHTC-funded units in the West End. This project represents a significant single-year investment in affordable housing for the neighborhood.
Demographic trends in the West End show population growth from 8,166 in 2018 to 8,849 in 2022. Median income increased from $44,532 in 2018 to $47,049 in 2022. The racial distribution has remained diverse with some changes. The Hispanic population increased from 25% in 2018 to 32% in 2022, while the Black population remained stable at 24-25%. The White population decreased slightly from 40% to 38% during this period.
These demographic shifts, particularly population growth and increased median income, suggest a continuing need for affordable housing options in the neighborhood. The stability in the proportion of minority populations indicates that the existing LIHTC-funded housing continues to serve a diverse community.
The West End neighborhood of Hartford demonstrates a notable LIHTC-funded affordable housing presence. The Shepherd Park project completed in 2010 represents a significant investment in affordable housing for the area. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has experienced population growth, increased median income, and shifts in racial distribution, particularly an increase in the Hispanic population. These demographic changes underscore the ongoing importance of maintaining and potentially expanding affordable housing options to meet the needs of the diverse and growing community in the West End.
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