Housing

This post explores data about households that report to the American Community Survey that they are paying more than 80% of their income in rent — the “Unsustainably Rent Burdened.”

This post explores American Survey Community data pertaining to extremely low income renters in Massachusetts.

This post is a technical note on methodological issues in using Census public use microdata for housing needs assessment.

The Housing Navigator offers a count of affordable units that is credible and consistent with other sources.

This post reviews studies based on census data that compare affordable housing stock to households by income level.

This post briefly explores data that shed light on the size of the Massachusetts population at different Section 8 income levels.