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Housing Disparities

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Treasury Department - Racial Differences in Economic Security: Housing

In this post, the Treasury Department discusses the stark differences in homeownership and housing wealth across racial and ethnic groups in the United States, which are key contributors to the persistence of the racial wealth gap and drive differences in economic security across groups.

National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA)

NFHA maintains the Fair Housing Data Portal, which offers access to comprehensive fair housing data. It includes information on housing complaints, investigations, and enforcement actions related to fair housing violations across the United States.

U.S. Census Bureau - Housing Data

The Census Bureau provides valuable data on housing through surveys such as the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Decennial Census. This data can be used to analyze housing patterns, homeownership rates, rental rates, and demographic characteristics related to housing disparities.

Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University

The Joint Center for Housing Studies produces research and reports on housing issues, including studies on housing disparities and the impact of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors on housing access and affordability.

PolicyMap

PolicyMap is an online mapping and data tool that allows users to explore and visualize various datasets, including those related to housing disparities. It provides data on housing affordability, segregation patterns, income levels, and other relevant variables.