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Rural Research Reports

HAC’s full length research reports provide details information and analysis on a wide array of social, economic, and housing issues that impact affordable housing needs and provision in rural America. 

 

Understanding Colonias Investment Areas

Located along the U.S. and Mexico border, colonias communities lack a widely accepted definition and standardized boundaries, hindering investment. The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) partnered with Fannie Mae to address this underserved market. Insights gained from our research are leading to greater understanding of the colonias region and potential investment opportunities.

 Colonias Investment Area Executive Summary    Colonias Investment Area Report - Key Findings   Colonias Investment Area Report 
Read the Executive Summary    Read the Key Findings    Read the Complete Report

Colonias Mapping Tool

Find colonias communities and explore detailed tract and county data using our interactive mapping tool.

Mapping the Colonias visual tool

Access the Data

Download census tract level data that defines Colonias Investment Areas. The data also identifies how many communities in each Colonias Investment Area are associated with a federal, state, or local program. 

 
 
 
:Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FHFA, FHLB
 

In Search of "Good" Rural Data

In Search of Good Rural Data coverThe Housing Assistance Council has long been working to address the shortcomings of rural data for rural housing developers nationwide. The efforts of one organization alone, however, cannot address the significant issues with rural data collection, dissemination, and use. Data is essential to understanding demographics, housing costs, poverty, housing finance, and financial well-being. This report familiarizes us with the limitations of commonly used data sets and identifying shortcomings that could be addressed through new methods. Check out this new report, “In Search of Good Data: Measuring Rural Prosperity,” now.

 
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Rural Research Reports (Alphabetical order)

 
 
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