A series of housing affordability measures (or indexes) represent affordability for the typical household as the percent of income that is required to occupy the typical housing unit. A high ratio indicates higher housing cost burden while a low ratio reflects lower housing cost burden.

 

 

Affordability of Housing at Median Household Income

Housing Affordability Indexes - 60% AND 80%

Lowest-Quartile Housing Affordability Index

Sold Housing Affordability Indexes

Renters Housing Affordability Index