affordable home, brighter future

low wages in a wealthy country

Over the course of the last several decades, low-wage workers have struggled to afford their homes in both good and bad economic times, and COVID-inspired changes are unlikely to solve that problem. Low-wage workers struggle to find affordable homes during economic downturns and periods of economic growth.

65%

Sixty-five percent of homeowners state that home affordability issues are the top concern among adults, second only to physical needs.

17 million

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 17 million US households were spending more than half of their income on housing.

90%

90% of surveyed Habitat homeowners across 44 states said that they could not have purchased a home without Habitat.

housing need is real in our community

 

Affordable homes mean more financial freedom and brighter prospects for the future. Delaware & Union Counties continue to rank among the most expensive areas in the state of Ohio for housing, as Union County workers require a full-time wage of $20.79/hr to afford fair market rent of a 2 bedroom apartment.

The Fair Market Rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Delaware County is $1,163 per month, and in Union County, the FMR for a 2BR is $1,185/mo.

the median home price and median rent have increased by 41% over the last 25 years

 

the median home value in Delaware County is $471,978*, up 14.7% from last year

the median home value in Union County is $372,131*, up 16.1% from last year

*updated 11/18/2022

these problems are compounding over time

That’s why we need your financial support to stimulate the growth of affordable housing in Delaware & Union Counties. Your donation goes directly to helping close the gap between income levels and housing prices.

 

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