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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Lakeside, Virginia, a suburban community north of Richmond, has 391 total Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units, with 389 designated as low-income. This comprises approximately 7.5% of the city's estimated 5,175 housing units.
Lakeside has received $1,593,642 in LIHTC project tax credits for affordable housing. With about 4 projects, this averages $398,410 per project or $4,076 per unit. The city holds 0.35% of Virginia's total LIHTC funding, representing a small portion of the state's affordable housing efforts.
Affordable housing in Lakeside spans over two decades, with the first LIHTC project, Creekside Manor, completed in 1999, and the most recent, Atlantic At Brook Run, finished in 2010. The 2000s saw the most development, with three out of four projects completed during this period.
The LIHTC funded housing in Lakeside primarily consists of larger units, with 121 two-bedroom, 167 three-bedroom, and 19 one-bedroom units. This distribution indicates a focus on accommodating families and larger households.
Lakeside's population has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with minor fluctuations. The median income has shown an upward trend, increasing from $52,348 in 2015 to $59,275 in 2022. This rise in median income may indicate a growing need for affordable housing options to maintain economic diversity in the community.
Racial demographics have remained fairly consistent, with a slight decrease in the white population (from 65% in 2016 to 62% in 2022) and small increases in Asian and multi-racial populations. The black population has remained steady at around 18-19% throughout this period. These subtle shifts in racial composition suggest a slowly diversifying community, which may benefit from continued investment in affordable housing to support various demographic groups.
Lakeside's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory represents a modest but significant portion of the city's housing stock. The community has seen consistent development of affordable housing over two decades, with a focus on larger units suitable for families. While the city receives a small percentage of Virginia's LIHTC funding, the existing projects contribute to maintaining economic diversity in a community experiencing gradual income growth and subtle changes in racial composition. Continued monitoring of demographic trends and housing needs will be crucial for future affordable housing planning in Lakeside.