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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Mechanicsville, a neighborhood in Knoxville, Tennessee, has a significant presence of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The neighborhood's LIHTC inventory comprises 73 total units, with 38 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 2,443 and using the national average household size of 2.61, the estimated number of housing units in the neighborhood is approximately 936. The LIHTC funded affordable housing represents about 7.8% of the estimated housing inventory in Mechanicsville.
The LIHTC projects in Mechanicsville have received $653,951 in project tax credits. This equates to an average federal funding of approximately $8,958 per unit when divided by the total 73 units in LIHTC funded projects. The first LIHTC project in Mechanicsville, University Avenue Affordable Housing Pro, was completed in 2000, while the most recent project, Passport Homes, was finished in 2003. This indicates that affordable housing has been present in the neighborhood for over two decades.
The early 2000s witnessed the most affordable housing development in Mechanicsville, with both LIHTC projects completed during this period. The inventory includes a mix of unit sizes, with 45 two-bedroom units, 9 three-bedroom units, and 1 four-bedroom unit, accommodating various family sizes and needs.
Over the past decade, Mechanicsville's population has shown an upward trend, increasing from 2,172 in 2015 to 2,443 in 2022. The median income has also risen significantly, from $22,167 in 2015 to $29,304 in 2022, indicating an overall improvement in economic conditions.
Racial demographics have shifted notably. The Black population decreased from 58% in 2019 to 33% in 2022, while the White population increased from 30% to 40% during the same period. The Hispanic population experienced a substantial increase from 3% in 2019 to 14% in 2022.
Despite these demographic changes and the absence of new LIHTC projects in the last decade, the existing affordable housing continues to play a crucial role in the neighborhood. The rising median income may indicate a reduced need for additional low-income housing, but it is important to note that other affordable housing programs may be present to address community needs.
Mechanicsville's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory, established in the early 2000s, provides 73 units, with 38 designated as low-income. This covers approximately 7.8% of the estimated housing stock. The neighborhood has experienced population growth, rising median incomes, and significant shifts in racial demographics over the past decade. While no new LIHTC projects have been developed recently, the existing affordable housing continues to serve the community, complementing the changing socioeconomic landscape of Mechanicsville.