Friday Factday
A closer look at a topics using local-level data, published on Fridays
Black Homeownership: A Look at the 11-County Area, 1980-2019
Our Black population is significantly less likely to own a home than the population as a whole. While this gap has stayed present since 1980, it has narrowed, particularly in the 1990-2010 period.
Metro Atlanta Speaks 2021: Assessing Stressors on Finance
The pandemic has brought emotional stress to all, driven in great measure by health and financial concerns. This post looks at Metro Atlanta Speaks data on our residents' ability (or lack thereof) to readily access funds for an emergency, comfortably make housing payments, and avoid food insecurity.
Hispanic Homeownership Hikes
Hispanic homeownership grew from 2010 to 2019 across the Atlanta area, while the overall owner share was falling (and declining for both White and Black populations).
Additions and Updates to the Metro Atlanta Housing Strategy (MAHS) Site
Check out the Metro Atlanta Housing Strategy website's expanded coverage area, updated data, and enhanced interface!
The Increasingly Elusive Dream of Home Ownership in Metro Atlanta
An analysis of data showing that homeownership is increasingly less likely for moderate- and low-income residents.
Examining change in the 11-county area, 2010-2020
Insights on demographic changes at the tract and city level, along with an interactive map allowing you to explore more.