As affordability wanes, Houston and Harris County renters face crowding, cost burdens
The Kinder Institute’s second annual “State of Housing” report comes as Houston—and much of the country—remains in the midst of a residential real estate bonanza. A yearlong buying spree, fueled by a combination of factors, is driving the country to historically low inventory levels and propelling prices ever higher.
This report connects housing stock changes with gentrification patterns in Harris County.
The 2020 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston
This first State of Housing report compares how dozens of key housing indicators in Harris County and Houston have shifted between 2010 and 2018.
Where Affordable Housing and Transportation Meet in Houston
While local decision-makers and individuals tend to view housing and transportation separately, effectively addressing affordability for Houstonians means considering housing and transportation expenses together.
Neighborhood Gentrification across Harris County: 1990 to 2016
The inventory of affordable housing has been diminishing and this report documents where in Houston it's diminishing the fastest.
Tour Houston's Newest Mixed-Use SRO Complex
New Hope Housing's latest project is a transit-oriented, mixed use model for affordable housing development.
Houston Among Major Metro Areas With Affordable Rental Shortage
Of the 50 largest metro areas, Houston is the third worst in terms of affordable and available rental properties for extremely low income households.
Two Houston Zip Codes Among the "Most Gentrified" In the Country
The analysis looked at changes in median income, home value and population with a bachelor’s degree or higher between 2000 and 2016.
This week’s roundup includes more on affordable housing concerns across the country, new regulations proposed in the wake of Harvey and what bringing Amazon to Texas might mean.
At a recent discussion with Houston city and civic leaders, a look back at the 2015 general plan shows some movement, but much more to go.
Five Questions Facing Houston in 2018
What’s next for Houston depends on how it answers these five questions.
Growing But Unequal: Mapping High Opportunity Areas and Implications for Affordable Housing
Analysis of the location of low-income housing tax credit developments in Houston.
How the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Process Affects Access to Jobs, Good Schools and More
States have a lot of discretion over how the tax credits get awarded to developers. A new report considers how that works out for Houston.
Harvey Reflections: Fifth Ward Weathers the Storm, Wary of Gentrification
Revitalization or gentrification? In Fifth Ward, Harvey raised the stakes.
Who's Really Getting the Benefit? The Impact of Gentrification on Health
Gentrification can mean more green space and other amenities tied to health. But for whom?
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