Agenda Abstract - 01-30-2018 Assembly of Governments

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What do you like most about your current home? Own Your Own Unit Cost Safety Close to School Close to Shopping and Services Close to Work Neighbors Close to Family and Friends Close to Public Transportation Comfortable Space The Park 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 45 60% 70% Cost Information Most families own their own home, which means they pay for their mobile home space, water, electricity, and assorted other costs. The average rent for the mobile home space was $342; once the average cost for utilities is included, the total cost of housing is approximately $568 per month. For families who do not own their homes, the average total monthly cost for renting the mobile home is $489 per month. When added to the others costs those residents pay, which in some cases includes space rental and usually includes utilities, is approximately $787 per month. It is important to remember that very few families rent their homes: only 17% of families are bearing this higher cost. A majority of families (70 %) said that rent has increased at least one or more times in the last 12 months, and on average, rent increased $44 dollars, with a maximum increase of $90 dollars. These costs are broken down below: Type of Bill Average Cost per Month Minimum Cost Maximum Cost Mobile Home Mortgage $489 $200 $850 Mobile Home Space $342 $280 $450 Water $64 $20 $200 Electricity $158 $50 $350 Other (Including internet, cable, and cellphone) $192 $18 $400 Owning or Renting Their Home Almost all of the families preferred to own their homes in the future (95 %), and almost the same number of families wanted to own their land in the future (94 %). When asked about selling their mobile home that they currently own, around half of families (56 %) said that they would sell if they could. More 0