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Affordable Housing in Logan Heights: LIHTC Projects and Demographic Shifts
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Affordable Housing
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LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Logan Heights, a neighborhood in San Diego, California, contains a significant number of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units. The neighborhood has 245 total units in LIHTC funded projects, with 241 of these designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 14,191 and using the national average household size, there are approximately 5,437 housing units in the neighborhood. The LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises about 4.5% of the estimated housing inventory in Logan Heights.
The LIHTC projects in Logan Heights have received $3,196,252 in project tax credits, which translates to an average federal funding of approximately $13,046 per unit. The neighborhood has experienced LIHTC funded affordable housing development over nearly two decades, with the earliest project, Vista Verde Apts, completed in 1999, and the most recent, Victoria At Comm22, in 2015.
The 2010s saw the most LIHTC project completions in Logan Heights, with two notable projects: Paseo At Comm22 in 2014 and Victoria At Comm22 in 2015. These developments indicate a recent increase in affordable housing options in the neighborhood.
The LIHTC funded projects in Logan Heights offer a range of unit types. Out of the 245 total units, there are 15 efficiencies, 85 one-bedroom units, 74 two-bedroom units, and 66 three-bedroom units. This distribution suggests accommodation for various household sizes, from individuals to families.
Over the past decade, Logan Heights has experienced demographic shifts. The population has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations. In 2013, the population was 15,204, and by 2022 it was 14,191. The median income has increased significantly, rising from $30,505 in 2013 to $42,831 in 2022, indicating improving economic conditions for residents.
Racial demographics have remained relatively consistent, with a slight decrease in the Hispanic population from 89% in 2013 to 85% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Asian population (from 1% to 2%) and the white population (from 4% to 7%) during this period.
The completion of two LIHTC projects in 2014 and 2015 coincides with a period of relative economic stability in the neighborhood, potentially addressing the need for affordable housing as the area developed.
Logan Heights has a notable presence of LIHTC funded affordable housing, with 245 units covering about 4.5% of the estimated housing inventory. The neighborhood has seen LIHTC development from 1999 to 2015, with the most activity in the 2010s. The projects offer a range of unit sizes to accommodate diverse household needs. The LIHTC funded units contribute to the affordable housing stock, but may not fully meet the potential demand, given the neighborhood's demographic profile. The recent increase in median income suggests improving economic conditions, which may influence future affordable housing needs and development in Logan Heights.
