Why is this important?
Where a person lives – their zip code, their neighborhood, their quality of housing – has a significant impact on their health and their ability to lead a fulfilling life.

“The rent is astronomical. You can’t even ask a landlord to make improvements because someone else is willing to pay double. ”
—Key Informant

Goals

Goal 1: Increase the percentage of households paying no more than 30% of their income on housing

  • a. Increase supply of housing that costs less than 30% of area median income through new construction and rehabilitation of existing housing stock

  • b. Advocate for and enact zoning and land use policy changes to support affordable housing options

  • c. Identify and fund specific neighborhood revitalization projects

  • d. Increase wages relative to cost of living

    1. Conduct internal wage assessments – organizations, agencies, and businesses
    2. Increase earning potential in the community through economic and community development such as increasing tourism and industry professions paying at or above a living wage

Goal 2: Increase percentage of individuals living in housing that is safe, accessible, and connected to community and services

  • a. Build connections between housing providers and service providers

  • b. Expand utilization of resources that assist people in attaining housing

    1. Provide support services targeted to homeless families and individuals who are seeking housing options
    2. Expand resources for rental assistance
    3. Reduce barriers to housing

  • c. Invest in the development and operation of more permanent supportive housing and transitional housing

    1. Pre- and post-addiction recovery housing
    2. Housing with mental health support
    3. Post-incarceration/corrections housing
    4. Hospital discharge housing

  • d. Develop accessible units for specific needs

    1. ADA accessible
    2. Aging safely in place
    3. Multigenerational

What the data say:
  • Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 60.5% while Josephine has a value of 64.9%.
  • Josephine presents an increase of 0.4% (5% in 2017-2021)  in overcrowded households, while Jackson had an increase of 0.2% (3.8% in 2017-2021).
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Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 53.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Jackson has a value of 53.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
County: Jackson
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 19.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%. Compared to OR Counties, Jackson has a value of 19.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%.
Severe Housing Problems
County: Jackson
(Compared to OR Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Josephine has a value of 59.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Josephine has a value of 59.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
County: Josephine
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to OR Counties, Josephine has a value of 22.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%. Compared to OR Counties, Josephine has a value of 22.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%.
Severe Housing Problems
County: Josephine
(Compared to OR Counties)

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County : Jackson

Housing for All Indicators - Jackson

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60.7%

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OR Value
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This indicator shows the percentage of all housing units (i.e. occupied and unoccupied) that are occupied by homeowners.
 
Numerator = Total estimate of owner-occupied housing units
Denominator = Total estimate of housing units
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Homeownership
Data Source: American Community Survey 5-Year
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County : Josephine

Housing for All Indicators - Josephine

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65.7%

Ranked
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OR Counties
OR Counties

U.S. Counties
U.S. Counties

OR Value
OR Value

US Value
US Value

Trend
Trend

This indicator shows the percentage of all housing units (i.e. occupied and unoccupied) that are occupied by homeowners.
 
Numerator = Total estimate of owner-occupied housing units
Denominator = Total estimate of housing units
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Homeownership
Data Source: American Community Survey 5-Year
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