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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
The Magnolia neighborhood in Stockton, California, has a significant presence of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The neighborhood contains 104 units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 58 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 2,930 and the national average household size, the estimated housing inventory is approximately 1,123 units. LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents about 9.3% of the estimated housing stock, with low-income units accounting for about 5.2% of the total estimated units.
The LIHTC program has invested substantially in Magnolia, with project tax credits totaling $1,783,495. This equates to an average federal funding of approximately $17,149 per unit across all LIHTC-funded projects in the neighborhood. Affordable housing has been a part of Magnolia's landscape for over three decades, with the first LIHTC project, Bennett Apts, completed in 1988, and the most recent addition, Anchor Village, finished in 2018.
The 1990s saw the most affordable housing activity, with Delta Plaza being completed in 1993. The 2010s also experienced significant development with the completion of Anchor Village in 2018. The LIHTC-funded projects in Magnolia offer a mix of unit types, with a total of 61 one-bedroom units and 19 two-bedroom units, suggesting a focus on smaller households or individuals.
Over the past decade, Magnolia has experienced demographic shifts. The population grew from 2,365 in 2013 to 2,930 in 2022, an increase of about 24%. During this period, the median income rose from $12,043 in 2013 to $18,719 in 2022, representing a 55% increase. The racial composition of the neighborhood has also changed. The Hispanic population decreased from 55% in 2013 to 39% in 2022. The Black population increased from 19% to 28%, and the Asian population grew from 2% to 8% during the same period. The White population remained relatively stable, shifting from 19% to 19% over the decade.
The completion of Anchor Village in 2018 coincides with these demographic changes, potentially responding to the growing population and changing community needs. The increase in median income, while still relatively low, might have influenced the decision to develop new affordable housing units to ensure housing remained accessible to long-term residents.
Magnolia's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a significant portion of the neighborhood's estimated housing stock, with low-income units accounting for about 5.2% of total units. The neighborhood has seen a consistent commitment to affordable housing over three decades, with projects spanning from 1988 to 2018. The most recent development, Anchor Village, came at a time of population growth and demographic shifts, potentially addressing changing community needs. While median income has increased, the continued investment in affordable housing suggests an ongoing need for such units in the neighborhood.