Market Analysis

Median Household Income

The middle income level of households in a defined geography.

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Plain-English explanation

Sets the ceiling for sustainable rent — rent above 30% of MHI faces affordability resistance.

Examples

$72k MHI supports ~$1,800 sustainable rent before stress.

Common mistakes

Using MSA-level MHI for a specific neighborhood.

Median Household Income

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