The Vital Condition of Humane Housing
Humane Housing is one of seven interrelated “vital conditions” that comprise the Vital Conditions for Community Health and Well-being Framework.
People are able to thrive when they have safe, stable places to live. That means we feel secure, our homes and neighborhoods are free from hazards, and our communities provide us with what we need.
Housing is the biggest expense in most family budgets, making housing affordability a significant factor in financial well-being. Homeownership has long been at the center of the American Dream, offering a way to build family wealth and stable, diverse communities.
- Adequate space per person
- Safe structures
- Affordable costs
- Diverse neighborhoods (without gentrification, segregation, concentrated poverty)
- Close to work, school, food, recreation, and nature
Measuring Humane Housing in the Inland Empire
The following data visualization allows you to explore Humane Housing in our region. These community conditions represent a starting point for our shared understanding. It is essential to pair the numbers with local knowledge and experience for a more complete picture.
To begin, select your area from the drop-down menu below. The measures have both state and national benchmarks. You can toggle between the national and state data by using the benchmark button below. The scores on the right offer a quick gauge of how that community indicator is doing relative to the benchmark. A red score indicates that the measure is performing worse than the selected benchmark. A grey score indicates that the measure is similar to the benchmark. A green score indicates the measure is performing better than the benchmark.