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Orange County, California
is among the top 10 least affordable metropolitan markets in the nation (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2009). |
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The hourly wage necessary to rent an average two-bedroom apartment in Orange County, without exceeding the HUD-recommended 30% of income on housing, is $29.73 (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2009). |
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55% of Orange County renters spend more than 30% of income on rent (U.S. Census, American Fact Finder, 2006-2008). |
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An Orange County minimum wage worker would have to work 149 hours per week to rent a two-bedroom apartment (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2009). |
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There are approximately 35,065 persons in Orange County who have experienced a homeless episode. Of these, 24,545 are persons in families with children (County of Orange, Housing and Community Services Department 2007 Homeless Needs Assessment). |
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The Kennedy Commission
17701 Cowan Avenue, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone : 949-250-0909
Fax : 949-263-0647
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