No State Has an Adequate Supply of Affordable Rental Housing for the Lowest Income Renters
Affordable and Available Rental Homes per 100 Extremely Low Income Renter Households
30 or fewer
31 to 40
41 to 45
more than 45
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Mississippi
107,372
Number of extremely low income renter households
51
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
69%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Colorado
168,752
Number of extremely low income renter households
26
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
78%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Oregon
141,795
Number of extremely low income renter households
23
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
80%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Louisiana
187,331
Number of extremely low income renter households
39
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
71%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Wyoming
17,417
Number of extremely low income renter households
41
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
64%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
New Mexico
67,899
Number of extremely low income renter households
36
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
73%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Idaho
39,722
Number of extremely low income renter households
38
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
66%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Utah
65,032
Number of extremely low income renter households
33
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
73%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Missouri
204,049
Number of extremely low income renter households
44
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
69%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Connecticut
142,367
Number of extremely low income renter households
37
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
68%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Pennsylvania
430,703
Number of extremely low income renter households
38
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
69%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Maine
44,256
Number of extremely low income renter households
49
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
52%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Alabama
170,510
Number of extremely low income renter households
49
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
70%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
New York
970,882
Number of extremely low income renter households
32
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
73%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Illinois
443,746
Number of extremely low income renter households
34
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
73%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Vermont
21,784
Number of extremely low income renter households
35
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
73%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Montana
28,632
Number of extremely low income renter households
45
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
65%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Delaware
29,007
Number of extremely low income renter households
27
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
77%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Rhode Island
51,596
Number of extremely low income renter households
53
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
60%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Maryland
207,554
Number of extremely low income renter households
30
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
75%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Alaska
20,291
Number of extremely low income renter households
35
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
69%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
North Carolina
343,385
Number of extremely low income renter households
39
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
72%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Indiana
199,050
Number of extremely low income renter households
39
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
70%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Virginia
254,821
Number of extremely low income renter households
32
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
78%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Nebraska
65,077
Number of extremely low income renter households
38
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
66%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
District of Columbia
54,624
Number of extremely low income renter households
40
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
73%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
South Carolina
157,352
Number of extremely low income renter households
42
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
74%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Massachusetts
313,607
Number of extremely low income renter households
44
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
64%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Arizona
179,846
Number of extremely low income renter households
24
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
80%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
North Dakota
25,385
Number of extremely low income renter households
50
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
73%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Iowa
95,680
Number of extremely low income renter households
40
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
65%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Washington
242,726
Number of extremely low income renter households
28
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
75%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Nevada
101,413
Number of extremely low income renter households
17
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
86%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Florida
575,379
Number of extremely low income renter households
23
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
83%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
South Dakota
24,596
Number of extremely low income renter households
58
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
61%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Michigan
301,315
Number of extremely low income renter households
36
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
72%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Arkansas
100,262
Number of extremely low income renter households
47
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
68%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Ohio
447,717
Number of extremely low income renter households
40
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
68%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Kansas
92,717
Number of extremely low income renter households
40
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
71%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
West Virginia
58,212
Number of extremely low income renter households
50
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
66%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
New Hampshire
32,677
Number of extremely low income renter households
38
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
62%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Georgia
322,338
Number of extremely low income renter households
34
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
77%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Tennessee
217,445
Number of extremely low income renter households
41
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
69%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Minnesota
167,522
Number of extremely low income renter households
38
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
66%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
California
1,308,328
Number of extremely low income renter households
24
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
78%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Oklahoma
134,533
Number of extremely low income renter households
39
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
70%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Kentucky
165,116
Number of extremely low income renter households
46
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
67%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Wisconsin
195,642
Number of extremely low income renter households
35
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
69%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
New Jersey
323,284
Number of extremely low income renter households
31
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
74%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Hawaii
41,207
Number of extremely low income renter households
34
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
70%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
Texas
904,814
Number of extremely low income renter households
25
Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households
79%
Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden
National Shortage of Affordable Rental Housing
The U.S. has a shortage of 7.3 million rental homes affordable and available to renters with extremely low incomes – that is, incomes at or below either the federal poverty guideline or 30% of their area median income, whichever is greater. Only 33 affordable and available rental homes exist for every 100 extremely low-income renter households. Extremely low-income renters face a shortage in every state and major metropolitan area. Among states, the supply of affordable and available rental homes ranges from 17 affordable and available homes for every 100 extremely low-income renter households in Nevada to 58 in South Dakota. In 12 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the country, the absolute shortage of affordable and available homes for extremely low-income renters exceeds 100,000 units.
| State | Extremely Low Income Renter Households | Number of affordable and available rental homes per 100 extremely low income renter households | Extremely low income renter households with severe cost burden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170,510 | 49 | 70% |
| Alaska | 20,291 | 35 | 69% |
| Arizona | 179,846 | 24 | 80% |
| Arkansas | 100,262 | 47 | 68% |
| California | 1,308,328 | 24 | 78% |
| Colorado | 168,752 | 26 | 78% |
| Connecticut | 142,367 | 37 | 68% |
| Delaware | 29,007 | 27 | 77% |
| District of Columbia | 54,624 | 40 | 73% |
| Florida | 575,379 | 23 | 83% |
| Georgia | 322,338 | 34 | 77% |
| Hawaii | 41,207 | 34 | 70% |
| Idaho | 39,722 | 38 | 66% |
| Illinois | 443,746 | 34 | 73% |
| Indiana | 199,050 | 39 | 70% |
| Iowa | 95,680 | 40 | 65% |
| Kansas | 92,717 | 40 | 71% |
| Kentucky | 165,116 | 46 | 67% |
| Louisiana | 187,331 | 39 | 71% |
| Maine | 44,256 | 49 | 52% |
| Maryland | 207,554 | 30 | 75% |
| Massachusetts | 313,607 | 44 | 64% |
| Michigan | 301,315 | 36 | 72% |
| Minnesota | 167,522 | 38 | 66% |
| Mississippi | 107,372 | 51 | 69% |
| Missouri | 204,049 | 44 | 69% |
| Montana | 28,632 | 45 | 65% |
| Nebraska | 65,077 | 38 | 66% |
| Nevada | 101,413 | 17 | 86% |
| New Hampshire | 32,677 | 38 | 62% |
| New Jersey | 323,284 | 31 | 74% |
| New Mexico | 67,899 | 36 | 73% |
| New York | 970,882 | 32 | 73% |
| North Carolina | 343,385 | 39 | 72% |
| North Dakota | 25,385 | 50 | 73% |
| Ohio | 447,717 | 40 | 68% |
| Oklahoma | 134,533 | 39 | 70% |
| Oregon | 141,795 | 23 | 80% |
| Pennsylvania | 430,703 | 38 | 69% |
| Rhode Island | 51,596 | 53 | 60% |
| South Carolina | 157,352 | 42 | 74% |
| South Dakota | 24,596 | 58 | 61% |
| Tennessee | 217,445 | 41 | 69% |
| Texas | 904,814 | 25 | 79% |
| Utah | 65,032 | 33 | 73% |
| Vermont | 21,784 | 35 | 73% |
| Virginia | 254,821 | 32 | 78% |
| Washington | 242,726 | 28 | 75% |
| West Virginia | 58,212 | 50 | 66% |
| Wisconsin | 195,642 | 35 | 69% |
| Wyoming | 17,417 | 41 | 64% |
I'm well-versed in housing and economic issues, especially concerning affordable rental homes for low-income individuals. This data reflects a severe shortage of affordable rental housing across the United States. Each state's statistics, like the number of extremely low-income renter households, the availability of affordable homes, and the consequent severe cost burden, paint a dire picture.
The report outlines the scarcity, presenting figures that indicate the imbalance between demand and supply in housing. States like Nevada, Florida, and Arizona show a strikingly low number of available homes per 100 extremely low-income renter households, exacerbating the financial strain these individuals face.
The metrics use various indicators like the percentage of severely cost-burdened households, which highlights the overwhelming financial pressure on these renters. States like Maine and Rhode Island, despite having a higher number of available homes, show a larger percentage of households facing severe cost burdens, indicating issues beyond sheer availability.
The data also spans metropolitan areas, revealing that in several major cities, the shortage exceeds 100,000 units, emphasizing the urban impact of this housing crisis.
In essence, this report signifies a systemic issue affecting millions of low-income households across the nation, resulting in financial instability and hardships. The challenge extends beyond mere numbers, reflecting the critical need for policy interventions and systemic changes to address this housing crisis.
