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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Midtown, a neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, has a significant presence of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The area contains 1,186 total units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 979 of these designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 59,776 and an estimated 22,903 housing units, the LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents approximately 5.2% of the neighborhood's estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC program has invested significantly in Midtown, with project tax credits totaling $3,412,919. This translates to an average federal funding of about $2,878 per unit in LIHTC-funded projects. The neighborhood has seen a steady development of affordable housing over the years, with the earliest recorded project completed in 1996 and the most recent in 2011. This indicates a 15-year span of active affordable housing development in the area.
The late 1990s and early 2000s were particularly active for affordable housing construction in Midtown. Notable projects from this period include Salem Manor Apartments (1997), Thompson Courts (1998), and Frisco Courts (2000). The 2000s saw continued development with projects like Parkway Commons (2001) and Springdale Creek Apartments I (2005).
Midtown's LIHTC-funded housing stock offers a diverse range of unit types. Of the 1,186 total units, there are 49 efficiencies, 309 one-bedroom units, 601 two-bedroom units, 164 three-bedroom units, and 54 four-bedroom units. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating various household sizes, with a particular emphasis on small to medium-sized families.
Over the past decade, Midtown has experienced a gradual population decline, from 63,506 in 2013 to 59,776 in 2022. Despite this, the median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $38,335 in 2013 to $45,119 in 2022. This increase in median income might partially explain the lack of new LIHTC projects since 2011, as the neighborhood's economic profile has changed.
The racial composition of Midtown has remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in the Black population (from 61% in 2013 to 57% in 2022) and a small increase in the White population (from 33% in 2013 to 35% in 2022). The Hispanic population has seen a minor increase from 2% to 3% during this period.
Midtown's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a significant portion of the neighborhood's housing stock, developed primarily between 1996 and 2011. The area has a diverse range of unit types, catering to various household sizes. While there has not been new LIHTC development in recent years, this may be attributed to the increasing median income and changing demographic trends in the neighborhood. The existing LIHTC projects continue to play a crucial role in providing affordable housing options in Midtown, Memphis.