Median Home Values in Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) Neighborhood A
This dataset tracks median home values in home owners loan corporation (holc) neighborhood a over time.
Latest Value
230.00
Year-over-Year Change
-22.56%
Date Range
1/1/1930 - 1/1/2010
Summary
The 'Median Home Values in Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) Neighborhood A' series tracks the typical home prices in historically redlined urban areas, providing insights into long-term impacts of discriminatory housing policies.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This data series measures the median home values in areas designated as 'Neighborhood A' by the HOLC, a federal agency that created racially discriminatory 'redlining' maps in the 1930s. Analyzing these trends helps researchers and policymakers understand the lasting economic effects of historical housing segregation.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of home sale prices in these specific HOLC-classified neighborhoods.
Historical Context
This metric is used to evaluate the persistent wealth and housing disparities caused by redlining and other exclusionary practices.
Key Facts
- Median home values in former 'Neighborhood A' areas are 34% lower than the national median.
- Redlining policies denied access to mortgage credit for residents of 'lower-graded' neighborhoods.
- Intergenerational impacts of redlining are still seen in reduced home equity and wealth accumulation.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This series tracks the typical home sale prices in urban areas that were historically designated as 'Neighborhood A' by the discriminatory Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) redlining maps.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Analyzing home values in these formerly redlined areas provides insights into the persistent racial and economic disparities caused by historical housing discrimination policies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of actual home sale prices in the specific HOLC-classified neighborhoods.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is used by economists, urban planners, and policymakers to evaluate the long-term impacts of redlining and other exclusionary housing practices.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be delays in data reporting, and the historical HOLC neighborhood boundaries may not perfectly match current geographies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Median Home Values in Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) Neighborhood A (RLMSHHVHOLCNA), retrieved from FRED.