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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Montclare, a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, has a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory of 283 units, with 241 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 20,677 and an estimated 7,922 housing units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 3.57% of the neighborhood's estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC program has invested $2,741,574 in Montclare, averaging $9,687 per unit in federal funding. LIHTC-funded affordable housing projects in the neighborhood span from 2004 to 2009. Notable projects include the Montclare Senior Residence Phase II (2004) and the Victory Centre of Galewood SLF (2009).
Montclare's affordable housing inventory consists of 102 efficiencies, 139 one-bedroom units, and 42 two-bedroom units, suggesting a focus on smaller households and potentially senior citizens.
Montclare's population has grown from 18,513 in 2013 to 20,677 in 2022. The median income fluctuated, peaking at $71,678 in 2021 before decreasing to $57,435 in 2022. Hispanic residents consistently comprise the largest group, ranging from 45% to 57% of the population between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased slightly from 46% to 39% during this period, while other racial groups remained relatively constant.
The LIHTC projects completed in the early to mid-2000s may have contributed to the neighborhood's ability to maintain a diverse population and support lower-income residents, despite median income fluctuations over the past decade.
Montclare's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a significant investment in the community. The 283 affordable units, focusing on efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments, likely cater to smaller households and seniors. These LIHTC projects, developed primarily in the 2000s, have likely played a role in maintaining the area's diversity and supporting lower-income residents amidst demographic changes. While the current inventory may not fully meet the estimated affordable housing needs of the community, it provides a foundation for addressing housing affordability in Montclare.