We made this map to better understand how high rents impact young people, 15 – 34, in different communities across the state. This information can help advocates, organizations, and activists see how the cost of rent is impacting young people -elevating high costs areas and pinpointing regions where policy reform is desperately needed.
Data Sources:
- The housing cost data used in this map comes from the American Community Survey 5 Year Estimates, 2019-2021. According to the US Census Bureau, the American Community Survey “is the cornerstone of the U.S. Census Bureau’s effort to keep pace with the nation’s ever-increasing demands for timely and relevant data about population and housing characteristics.”
- The demographic data used in this map comes from the US Census Bureau’s Annual County Resident Population Estimates, 2020-2021.
Definitions:
- “Unaffordable Rent” is defined as rent that costs more than 30% of someone’s income.
- “Households” is defined as including all the people who occupy a housing unit.
- Further relevant definitions can be found here.
We plan to update this map over time to include the most recent year’s data, as well as to include data on a variety of other topics that influence young folks’ access to housing. We will update this methodology whenever those updates are published.
For further inquiries about our methodology or data, contact [email protected].
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