Table 2.
Housing quality and other needs (N = 1618)
| Housing characteristics | Categories | Total sample, no. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Living unit type (n = 1614) | Rental | 1250 (77.4) |
| Private | 317 (18.7) | |
| Supportive housing | 21 (1.3) | |
| Shelter/homeless | 5 (0.3) | |
| Other | 21 (1.3) | |
| Housing density (n = 1360) | Overcrowded (> 2 PPB) | 299 (22.0) |
| Not overcrowded | 1061 (78.0) | |
| Public housing (n = 1541) | Yes | 293 (19.0) |
| No | 1248 (81.0) | |
| Problems with living situation (n = 1541) | No | 1403 (92.9) |
| Yes | 108 (7.1) | |
| No stove | 13 (12.0) | |
| No heat | 14 (13.0) | |
| No water | 14 (13.0) | |
| Flooding | 6 (5.6) | |
| No electricity | 5 (4.6) | |
| No windows | 6 (5.6) | |
| Satisfaction with living situation (n = 1618) | Not satisfied | 166 (10.3) |
| Somewhat satisfied | 495 (30.6) | |
| Very satisfied | 957 (59.1) | |
| Self-reported need for assistance with housing issues (n = 1590) | Yes | 260 (16.4) |
| No | 1330 (83.6) | |
| Feeling too crowded (n = 1611) | Yes | 262 (16.3) |
| No | 1349 (83.4) |
Abbreviation: PPB, persons per bedroom