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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Wells-Goodfellow, a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, had a population of 5,904 in 2022. The area contains 81 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units, all designated as low-income. These units represent approximately 3.58% of the neighborhood's estimated 2,262 housing units.
The development of LIHTC-funded affordable housing in Wells-Goodfellow spans several decades. The earliest projects were completed in 1988, including properties at 5521 Maffitt Ave, 5928 Kennerly Ave, and 2802 Clara Ave. The most recent project with a known completion date is Maffitt Garden Homes, finished in 2004. This indicates at least 16 years of affordable housing presence in the neighborhood.
The 1980s and early 1990s were the most active periods for affordable housing development, with multiple projects completed each year. Notable projects from this period include 1615-17 Arlington (1989), 1929-33 Burd (1990), and 5331-35 Patton (1991). The LIHTC-funded housing inventory in Wells-Goodfellow consists of 9 one-bedroom units, 34 two-bedroom units, 32 three-bedroom units, and 6 four-bedroom units, accommodating families of various sizes.
Wells-Goodfellow has experienced demographic changes over the past decade. The population decreased from 6,026 in 2015 to 5,904 in 2022. Median income increased significantly, rising from $20,302 in 2015 to $37,286 in 2022, an increase of approximately 84%.
The racial composition of the neighborhood has remained relatively stable. The Black population consistently comprises 96-97% of residents. There has been a slight increase in racial diversity, with the White population and those identifying as two or more races each accounting for about 1-2% of the population in recent years.
Despite the absence of new LIHTC projects in the last decade, the rising median income and stable population suggest that the existing affordable housing stock may still meet some of the neighborhood's needs. However, the significant income growth might indicate a changing economic landscape that could impact future affordable housing requirements.
The LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory in Wells-Goodfellow comprises 81 units, covering about 3.58% of the estimated housing stock. Most LIHTC development occurred in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with a mix of unit sizes catering to different household compositions. While no new LIHTC projects have been recorded in the past decade, the neighborhood has experienced notable median income growth and maintained a stable population. These factors, along with the existing affordable housing stock, contribute to the overall housing landscape of Wells-Goodfellow. Ongoing assessment of affordable housing needs may be necessary given the observed economic changes.