Housing Stock – Modern Housing

This indicator reports the total number and percentage of housing units built after 1999. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data every year. The ACS has an annual sample…

Housing Stock – Older Housing

This indicator reports the total number and percentage of housing units built before 1960. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data every year. The ACS has an annual sample…

Housing Costs – Renter Costs

Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, and water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.) if these are paid by the renter (or paid for the renter by someone else). Gross rent provides information on the monthly housing cost expenses for renters. When…

Housing Quality – Overcrowding

This indicator reports data on overcrowded housing from the latest 5-year American Community Survey. The Census Bureau has no official definition of crowded units, but this report considers units with more than one occupant per room to be crowded. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is…

Household Structure – Older Adults Living Alone

This indicator reports the percentage of households occupied by a single older adult (age 65+). This indicator is important because older adults who live alone are vulnerable populations who may have challenges accessing basic needs, including health needs. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a…