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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Bridgeport, a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, contains 140 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units. These units comprise approximately 0.91% of the estimated 15,392 total housing units in Bridgeport as of 2022. The LIHTC program has invested $1,041,982 in tax credits for affordable housing in this neighborhood, averaging $7,443 per unit.
The LIHTC-funded affordable housing in Bridgeport was developed between 2006 and 2007. Two notable projects were completed during this period: Senior Suites Bridgeport in 2006 and Archer Ave. Senior Residences in 2007. The 2000s decade witnessed the most significant affordable housing development in the neighborhood. The LIHTC inventory in Bridgeport consists of 33 efficiencies, 98 one-bedroom units, and 9 two-bedroom units, suggesting a focus on smaller households and potentially senior residents.
Both LIHTC projects in Bridgeport appear to target senior populations, based on their names. This focus on senior housing addresses the need for accessible, affordable options for older residents in the community. The concentration of LIHTC development in the mid-2000s and the lack of new projects in recent years may be indicative of changing neighborhood dynamics.
Bridgeport's population has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with minor fluctuations. However, the median income has increased significantly, rising from $45,775 in 2013 to $57,863 in 2022. This upward trend in income suggests a changing economic landscape in the neighborhood.
The racial demographics in Bridgeport have experienced shifts over the past decade. The Asian population has increased from 37% in 2013 to 42% in 2022, while the Hispanic population has decreased from 26% to 20% during the same period. The White population has remained relatively stable at approximately 32%, and the Black population has seen a slight increase from 3% to 4%.
The absence of new LIHTC projects in the last decade may be related to the rising median income and changing demographic composition of the neighborhood. These factors might have influenced the perceived need for additional low-income housing in recent years. However, it is important to note that other affordable housing programs not captured in this data may also be contributing to meeting the neighborhood's housing needs.
In summary, Bridgeport's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory provides 140 low-income units to the community, with a focus on senior housing needs. The neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, including rising median income and changes in racial composition. These trends, along with the existing LIHTC inventory, may have influenced the lack of new affordable housing developments in recent years.