Ashburnham Resident Affordable Housing Survey Results “Our Town Housing Survey” sent with September Light Bills; 175 surveys returned as of 10/30/07 (175/2800 = 6.25% response) Question #1: “Is there sufficient affordable housing?” –15% said “Yes” –46% said “No” –37% said “Not Sure” Question #2: “Portion of income towards housing costs:” –57% responded >30% of their income –18% responded +/-30% of their income –18% responded <30% of their income

Ashburnham Resident Affordable Housing Survey Results Question #3: “What would you consider to be an affordable 2 bedroom apt:” –29% indicated <$750 –46% indicated between $751-$1000 –15% indicated between $1001-$1200 –7% indicated >$1200 Question #4: “Segments of Ashburnham that have greatest Affordable Housing Needs” (multiple responses were provided) –31% indicated Families –72% indicated Elderly persons –16% indicated Single People –23% indicated Disabled individuals

Ashburnham Resident Affordable Housing Survey Results Question #5 “Types of housing units that would best serve the Town:” (multiple responses were provided) –27% indicated apartments –37% indicated condominiums –31% indicated duplexes (two-family) –45% indicated single-family homes Question #6 “Willingness for tax increase for support of affordable housing:” –19% said Yes –77% said No

Ashburnham Resident Affordable Housing Survey Results Question #7 “Lack of Affordable housing negatively impact you or family member within last 12 months?” –15% said “Yes” –83% said “No” Question #8 “Have you or family member had difficulty in:” –8% indicated difficulty in finding appropriate housing –20% indicated difficulty in staying in their own home –7% indicated difficulty in both

Ashburnham Resident Affordable Housing Survey Results Question #9 “Own or Rent?:” –90% indicated Own –5% indicated Rent Question #10: 0% of respondents reside in subsidized housing Question # 11: 13% would apply for subsidized housing if it were available.

Ashburnham Resident Affordable Housing Survey Results Question #12 (Age Range of Respondents): –0% were under 20 years old –5% were between years old –7% were between years old –23% were between years old –24% were between years old –19% were between years old –18% were between years old

Ashburnham Resident Affordable Housing Survey Results Question #13 (Household Size): –19% were from a one-person household –35% were from a two-person household –38% were from a 3-5 person household –3% were from a 6+ person household