Community Fair Housing Survey

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions.

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126 registered responses

	Response Count
Buncombe	95.2%	120
Henderson	0.8%	1
Transylvania	1.6%	2
Other (please specify)	2.4%	3

	Response Count
18-24	3.2%	4
25-34	19.8%	25
35-44	23.8%	30
45-54	14.3%	18
55-64	19.8%	25
65+	19.0%	24

	Response Count
American Indian/Alaskan Native	0.8%	1
Black/African American	7.9%	10
Hispanic/Latino	0.8%	1
Multiracial	1.6%	2
White	88.1%	111
Other	0.8%	1

	Response Count
Male	27.8%	35
Female	70.6%	89
Non-binary	1.6%	2

	Response Count
Less than $15,000	17.7%	22
$35,000 to $49,999	38.7%	48
$50,000 to $74,999	16.1%	20
$75,000 to $99,999	9.7%	12
$100,000 to $149,999	12.1%	15
$150,000 or More	5.6%	7

	Response Count
Homeless	0.8%	1
Own my home or condo	58.7%	74
Rent a house or apartment	30.2%	38
Receive housing assistance	1.6%	2
Stay with family/friends	4.0%	5
Other	4.8%	6

	Response Count
Could not get a loan	6.0%	5
Could not afford down payment or deposit	15.7%	13
Could not find suitable and affordable option	49.4%	41
Past criminal record	1.2%	1
Poor credit rating	6.0%	5
Other	21.7%	18

	Response Count
Crime	14.3%	18
Inconvenient location	11.9%	15
Needs substantial repairs (i.e. plumbing, roof, electrical)	23.8%	30
Nuisances (i.e. noise, traffic, neighborhood conditions)	20.6%	26
Rent/mortgage too expensive	23.8%	30
Size (either too small or too large)	22.2%	28
Other	40.5%	51

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November 19, 2019, 12:58 PM

Which county do you live in?
- Buncombe
What is your age?
- 35-44
What is your race?
- White
What is your gender identity?
- Female
What is your total household income?
- $50,000 to $74,999
What is your housing situation?
- Rent a house or apartment
How much of your total household income do you spend on your housing costs per month (mortgage plus insurance and taxes or rent plus utilities)?
22%
Have you had any of the following issues with buying or renting property in the 4-county area?
- Could not afford down payment or deposit
Please tell us more about any issues you have experienced buying or renting.
Buying a house at an affordable price is really difficult in Asheville. It is hard to find a house within the $235,000 range that is in good condition and accessible to other areas of the county.
Do you have any of the following problems with your current residence (check all that apply)?
- Size (either too small or too large)
Please tell us more about the problems with your current residence.
I like where I live now, but I would really like to buy.
What other concerns or suggestions do you have about housing?
My primary concern with housing in Asheville is that structures that are built are not affordable and there is an extremely long waiting list for people who are experiencing poverty. Good apartments are hard to come by and the housing that is found is too expensive even within minimum wage jobs.

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What is your age?

What is your race?

What is your gender identity?

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What is your total household income?

What is your housing situation?

How much of your total household income do you spend on your housing costs per month (mortgage plus insurance and taxes or rent plus utilities)?

Have you had any of the following issues with buying or renting property in the 4-county area?

Could not get a loan

Could not afford down payment or deposit

Could not find suitable and affordable option

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Past criminal record

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Please tell us more about any issues you have experienced buying or renting.

Do you have any of the following problems with your current residence (check all that apply)?

Crime

Inconvenient location

Needs substantial repairs (i.e. plumbing, roof, electrical)

Nuisances (i.e. noise, traffic, neighborhood conditions)

Rent/mortgage too expensive

Size (either too small or too large)

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What other concerns or suggestions do you have about housing?

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