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Foreclosures by estimated 1 to 4 family structures, Rate (per 10,000) Foreclosures by estimated 1 to 4 family structures, Rate (per 10000) Foreclosures, Rate (per 10,000) Foreclosures, Rate (per 10000) Lis Penden filings, Rate (per 10,000) … further results

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Owner occupied housing units, Number Total estimated 1 to 4 family structures, Number

Owner occupied housing units, Number

Source CHFA

Definition Percentage of existing housing structures (might be multi-family) that are occupied by the owner. The indicator is similar to the ﾓOwner Occupancy Rateﾔ indicator, except that it counts housing structures and not units, which leads to a higher occupancy rate. For example, if a family owns a three-family dwelling and lives in one housing unit in it, the whole dwelling is considered renter-occupied, not just the one unit the owner family occupies.

Data Group Homeownership

Dates Available 2010

Publisher US Census, Warren Group

Importance Increasingly, public officials, community leaders, and academics are looking to housing policy and the promotion of homeownership in particular, as a cornerstone strategy in fostering sustained community revitalization. Research is demonstrating that home ownership can help stabilize and maintain the vitality of a neighborhood or area, stimulating positive social and economic growth. In addition, high rates of homeownership in a neighborhood promote community involvement, increase resident satisfaction and raise the neighborhoodﾒs image. According to Census data, buyers live in a community four times longer than renters. Since homeowners are typically more invested in a community, social and political networks are more easily established, as are stable environments for childrenﾒs development.

Frequency Annual

Geography Level State, Town

Domains Housing , Other Community Conditions

Subdomains Foreclosures , Foreclosures

Subject matter Foreclosures