Map: The growing burden of housing costs in Tarrant County
By Steve Wilson
Burdensome housing costs
Map shows where households spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing, a threshold widely used by many affordable housing advocates. The darker the shade (purple for renters, green for owners), the greater the burden on income. Use the legend to filter between renters and owners. Tap on individual tracks for more information. To view the map larger, tap open at the bottom of the map. Source: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, ESRI Urban Observatory.
Steve Wilson is a native of Fort Worth and as the Star-Telegram’s platforms editor works with editors and reporters to tell stories in the best possible way using his knowledge of storytelling technology. He is also an avid cook and foodie and helps cover the local food scene. In fact, he’s a certified barbecue judge with the Kansas City Barbeque Society.