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Homeownership Affordability Status for a Modestly Priced House, by Race, Hispanic

Origin  and Tenure: 1993

(In percent)

                    Percent who can afford modestly priced  home in                            their area

                    Owner     Owner     Renter    Renter

                    Families  Individuals    Families  Individuals

White                         79        62        14        13

Black                         56        50         3         3

Other races                   69        47        12         7



Hispanic Origin 1/            57        36         4         3

Not of Hispanic Origin        78        62        13        12

NOTE: Affordability relates to the ability to qualify for a conventional, 30-year mortgage

with a 5 percent  down payment.

1/ Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race