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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
East Community Team North, a neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, contains a significant number of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units. The area currently has 157 affordable housing units, all categorized as low-income. Based on the 2022 population of 3,821 and utilizing the national average household size, the estimated total housing units in the neighborhood is approximately 1,464. LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises about 10.7% of the estimated housing inventory, approaching the target percentage for a balanced community.
The neighborhood has experienced LIHTC funded affordable housing development from 1988 to 2004, spanning over 16 years. The earliest recorded project is 1910 Spruce Ave, completed in 1988, while the most recent is Kensington Heights, finished in 2004. The 1990s witnessed the most significant affordable housing activity, with several projects completed during this period, including Metropolitan Investment Properties II and III, and Kansas City Accessible Housing.
The LIHTC funded inventory in East Community Team North primarily consists of one-bedroom units, totaling 122. There are also 5 two-bedroom units, 13 three-bedroom units, and 8 four-bedroom units, offering a range of housing options for various family sizes.
Over the past decade, East Community Team North has undergone notable demographic changes. The population increased from 2,805 in 2017 to 3,821 in 2022, a growth of approximately 36%. Median income also rose substantially, from $25,414 in 2017 to $41,514 in 2022, representing a 63% increase.
The racial distribution in the neighborhood has shifted significantly. The Hispanic population has become the largest group, increasing from 37% in 2017 to 45% in 2022. The Black population decreased from 41% to 30% during the same period. The White population remained relatively stable, changing from 15% to 20%.
Despite the absence of new LIHTC projects in the last decade, the demographic data suggests a potential need for additional affordable housing. The significant population growth and increasing median income could be exerting pressure on housing affordability in the neighborhood.
East Community Team North has a substantial LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory, covering about 10.7% of the estimated housing units. The neighborhood experienced active development of affordable housing from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, with a focus on one-bedroom units. While no new LIHTC projects have been recorded in the last decade, the neighborhood has undergone significant population growth and income increases. The shifting racial demographics, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, may indicate changing housing needs in the community. These trends suggest that ongoing assessment of affordable housing needs in East Community Team North would be beneficial to ensure housing options remain accessible to all residents.