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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
The Ross neighborhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, contains Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The neighborhood's LIHTC inventory comprises 24 affordable units, all designated as low-income. Based on the 2022 population of 7,460 and using the national average household size, the estimated housing inventory for the neighborhood is approximately 2,858 units. The LIHTC funded affordable housing represents about 0.84% of this estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC program has invested $1,365,625 in project tax credits in the Ross neighborhood. This equates to an average federal funding of approximately $56,901 per unit. The neighborhood's LIHTC funded affordable housing consists of a single project, Park Avenue Apts, completed in 2010. This project marks the inception of LIHTC's presence in the neighborhood, providing affordable housing options for residents for over a decade.
Park Avenue Apts consists of 24 units, including 21 one-bedroom units and 3 two-bedroom units. This distribution indicates a focus on accommodating smaller households or individuals in need of affordable housing.
The Ross neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade. The population has fluctuated, with a general downward trend from 8,456 in 2013 to 7,460 in 2022. Despite this population decrease, the median income has increased from $44,472 in 2013 to $62,017 in 2022, indicating an overall improvement in the economic status of residents.
Racial demographics have also changed. The white population has remained relatively stable, accounting for about half of the neighborhood's residents. The Asian population has increased from 2% in 2013 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population has slightly decreased from 30% to 28% during this period, while the Black population has remained relatively stable at around 8-11%.
These demographic shifts, particularly the increase in median income, may suggest changing housing needs in the neighborhood. The stability of the LIHTC inventory (with no new projects since 2010) could reflect these evolving demographics and potentially reduced demand for additional low-income housing units.
The Ross neighborhood's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory, while modest in size, provides an important housing option for low-income residents. The single project, Park Avenue Apts, has been serving the community for over a decade, offering a mix of one and two-bedroom units. Despite demographic changes, including population fluctuations and increasing median income, this project continues to play a role in the neighborhood's housing landscape. The analysis highlights the long-term impact of LIHTC investments in providing stable, affordable housing options within evolving urban environments.