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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Housing Virginia Releases Preliminary Findings for Hampton Roads Workforce Housing Study

Housing Virginia
“The study looks at projected job growth in the Hampton Roads region over the next 20 years, and estimates the number of new housing units needed to accommodate its future workforce.

Preliminary findings show that the Hampton Roads region is projected to add over 160,000 new jobs through 2033, which will spread across the 14 jurisdictions that make up the region.  This growth in jobs represents a 22 percent increase from 2013.  The median wage in four of the five fastest growing industry groups is below $50,000. With incomes in this range, housing affordability is expected to be a growing challenge for the region in the next several decades.”


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