Housing Needs in the Wachusett Region

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grnprnt_housingAnother major goal of the Greenprint is to increase the housing options available to Wachusetts residents while preserving the region's rural character.

Evaluation of Current Housing and Population

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The chart below shows households burdened by housing costs, based on 2000 U.S Census data.

 

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As home values rise, so too will the percentage of households burdened by housing costs. Home values in the Wachusett region rose an average of 81% from 1999-2006.

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Photo credit:
Leominster Housing Authority

 


Potential Future Housing Demand

 

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Important housing issues affecting all Wachusett communities include: