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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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Which county do you live in?

Response Percent Response Count
Buncombe 95.0% 114
Henderson 0.8% 1
Transylvania 1.7% 2
Other (please specify) 2.5% 3

If you selected Other, which county do you live in?

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What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
18-24 3.3% 4
25-34 20.8% 25
35-44 24.2% 29
45-54 13.3% 16
55-64 20.0% 24
65+ 18.3% 22

What is your race?

Response Percent Response Count
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8% 1
Black/African American 7.5% 9
Hispanic/Latino 0.8% 1
Multiracial 1.7% 2
White 89.2% 107

What is your gender identity?

Response Percent Response Count
Male 26.7% 32
Female 71.7% 86
Non-binary 1.7% 2

What is your total household income?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than $15,000 17.8% 21
$35,000 to $49,999 37.3% 44
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 20
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 12
$100,000 to $149,999 11.9% 14
$150,000 or More 5.9% 7

What is your housing situation?

Response Percent Response Count
Homeless 0.8% 1
Own my home or condo 60.0% 72
Rent a house or apartment 29.2% 35
Receive housing assistance 1.7% 2
Stay with family/friends 4.2% 5
Other 4.2% 5

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)?

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

Response Percent Response Count
Could not get a loan 5.1% 4
Could not afford down payment or deposit 16.7% 13
Could not find suitable and affordable option 48.7% 38
Past criminal record 1.3% 1
Poor credit rating 6.4% 5
Other 21.8% 17

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

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

Response Percent Response Count
Crime 15.0% 18
Inconvenient location 12.5% 15
Needs substantial repairs (i.e. plumbing, roof, electrical) 23.3% 28
Nuisances (i.e. noise, traffic, neighborhood conditions) 20.8% 25
Rent/mortgage too expensive 24.2% 29
Size (either too small or too large) 22.5% 27
Other 39.2% 47

Please tell us more about the problems with your current residence.

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What other concerns or suggestions do you have about housing?

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