How do I calculate the proportion of the population (or households) spending more than 45% of income on housing and transportation costs?
Select the region that you are interested in. The default maps are housing costs as a percentage of income, and housing and transportation costs as a percentage of income. “Legend and Description” is the default display; click on the arrow labeled “Change” to bring up the Display menu. Three of the displays: “Population Statistics,” “Household Statistics,” and “Neighborhood Statistics” provide information applicable to the HUD NOFAs. Select “Population Statistics.” The legend changes and now indicates the number and percentage of people in block groups where costs meet or exceed affordability standards, including where housing and transportation costs are 45% and greater. The population statistics are given for the area visible on the map, but the area of focus can be changed. When you zoom or pan to change the map view the statistics will update. You can also click on the “Focus” dropdown menu to obtain population statistics for areas other than the map area. “Whole Region” provides d
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