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Affordable Housing in South Harrisburg: LIHTC Impact and Demographic Shifts
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Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
South Harrisburg, a neighborhood in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has a presence of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The neighborhood's LIHTC inventory consists of 37 affordable units, all designated as low-income units. Based on the estimated housing inventory of 4,612 units, the LIHTC funded affordable housing covers 0.8% of the neighborhood's housing stock.
The LIHTC program has invested in South Harrisburg, with project tax credits totaling $853,013. This translates to an average federal funding of $23,054 per unit. The most recent LIHTC project in the neighborhood is Paxton Place, completed in 2019, indicating ongoing efforts to provide affordable housing in recent years.
Paxton Place, the newest addition to South Harrisburg's affordable housing inventory, comprises 37 units. The project features a mix of unit types, with 35 one-bedroom apartments and 2 two-bedroom apartments. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating smaller households or individuals.
Over the past decade, South Harrisburg has experienced demographic shifts. The population has increased from 11,429 in 2010 to 12,038 in 2022. Median income has risen from $29,103 in 2013 to $38,637 in 2022, indicating a modest improvement in economic conditions.
Racial demographics have evolved. The Black population has decreased from 46% in 2013 to 38% in 2022, while the Hispanic population has increased from 24% to 27% during the same period. The White population has increased slightly from 19% to 24%. These changes in demographics may have influenced the need for affordable housing in the neighborhood.
The completion of Paxton Place in 2019 aligns with these demographic trends, potentially responding to the changing needs of the community. The focus on one-bedroom units in this project may reflect the evolving household compositions in the neighborhood.
South Harrisburg's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory represents an important component of the neighborhood's housing landscape. The recent completion of Paxton Place demonstrates ongoing efforts to address affordable housing needs. The neighborhood's changing demographics, including slight population growth and shifts in racial composition, may continue to influence future affordable housing developments. The current LIHTC inventory provides support for low-income residents in the community.
