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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Westside North, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, contains a significant amount of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The area has 117 total units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 36 units specifically designated as low-income. Based on the 2022 population of 3,745 and using the national average household size, the neighborhood is estimated to have approximately 1,435 housing units. The LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents about 8.2% of the estimated housing inventory, indicating its substantial contribution to the area's affordable housing stock.
Affordable housing has been present in Westside North for over three decades. The first LIHTC project, "Who/Take Part II," was completed in 1991, while the most recent, "Pennway Plaza," was finished in 1998. The 1990s were a particularly active period for affordable housing development in this neighborhood, with all three known projects completed during this decade.
The LIHTC-funded projects in Westside North offer a range of unit types. Out of the 117 total units, there are 9 one-bedroom units, 78 two-bedroom units, and 30 three-bedroom units. This distribution suggests accommodation for various family sizes, with a focus on two-bedroom units which may be suitable for small families or couples.
Westside North has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. The population has grown from 2,692 in 2015 to 3,745 in 2022, a 39% increase. This growth coincides with a substantial rise in median income, from $44,685 in 2015 to $56,470 in 2022, representing a 26% increase.
Racial demographics have remained relatively stable, with some shifts. The white population has maintained a slight majority, decreasing from 53% in 2015 to 51% in 2022. The Hispanic population has decreased from 27% to 22%, while the Black population has increased from 16% to 19%. The Asian population has grown from 0% to 3%, and those identifying as two or more races have increased from 2% to 4%.
These demographic trends, particularly the rising median income and population growth, suggest an evolving neighborhood dynamic. While no new LIHTC projects have been recorded in the last decade, the existing affordable housing continues to play a crucial role in maintaining socioeconomic diversity amidst these changes.
Westside North's affordable housing landscape, shaped by LIHTC investments in the 1990s, continues to be a significant component of the neighborhood's housing mix. The 117 LIHTC-funded units, including 36 low-income units, represent about 8.2% of the estimated housing inventory. This stock of affordable housing exists within a context of rapid population growth, increasing median incomes, and subtle shifts in racial demographics over the past decade. The existing affordable housing remains crucial in supporting housing diversity in this evolving urban neighborhood.