Housing Affordability - Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of data is found in "Who Can Afford to Buy a House"?
How did you collect data for the report?
Can I get housing affordability data for my city?
Can I get affordability data for 1997?
Can you tell me how many people can afford to buy a house if they lower the closing costs or interest rates go up?

1. What kind of data is found in "Who Can Afford to Buy a House"?

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2. How did you collect data for the report?

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3. Can I get housing affordability data for my city?

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4. Can I get affordability data for 1997?

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5. Can you tell me how many people can afford to buy a house if they lower the closing costs or interest rates go up?

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For assistance, please contact the Census Call Center at 1-800-923-8282 (toll free) or visit ask.census.gov for further information on Housing Affordability Data.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division

Last Revised: September 30, 2011

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