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Affordable Housing in Ingram Hills: LIHTC Development and Demographic Shifts
CATEGORY
Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Ingram Hills, a neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, contains Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The area's LIHTC inventory consists of 132 total units, with 21 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 4,481 and the national average household size of 2.61, the estimated housing units in the neighborhood are approximately 1,717. LIHTC funded affordable housing accounts for about 7.7% of the estimated housing inventory in Ingram Hills.
LIHTC funded affordable housing development in Ingram Hills occurred between 2003 and 2008. The initial project, Science Park Seniors, was completed in 2003, while the most recent, Ingram Square Apartments, was finished in 2008. This indicates that affordable housing has been present in the neighborhood for nearly two decades.
The 2000s were the most active period for LIHTC funded affordable housing development in Ingram Hills, with both projects completed during this time. Ingram Square Apartments, the larger project, offers a variety of unit types, including 44 one-bedroom, 52 two-bedroom, and 24 three-bedroom units. This diversity caters to different household sizes and needs within the low-income population.
Ingram Hills has experienced demographic changes over the past decade. The population increased from 4,247 in 2016 to 4,481 in 2022, indicating a modest rise in housing demand. Median income fluctuated, reaching $37,519 in 2017 but decreasing to $27,956 by 2022. This decline in median income may suggest an increasing need for affordable housing options.
The racial composition of Ingram Hills has also changed. The Hispanic population remains the majority but decreased from 78% in 2016 to 74% in 2022. The Black population increased from 7% to 12%, while the White population decreased slightly from 15% to 11%. These changes in racial demographics may influence the diverse housing needs of the community.
Ingram Hills' LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory provides important housing options for low-income residents, although it is not extensive. The neighborhood has two LIHTC projects developed in the 2000s, offering various unit types to accommodate different household sizes. The current LIHTC inventory covers only a small portion of the estimated housing units in the area. Recent trends in population growth and declining median income suggest that the need for affordable housing may be increasing in Ingram Hills. As the neighborhood continues to evolve demographically, ongoing assessment of affordable housing needs will be crucial to ensure adequate housing options for all residents.
