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Data Dictionary: ACS 2012 (5-Year Estimates)
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Data Source: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau
Universe: Housing units with a mortgage
Variable Details
A10049. Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income in 2012 for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Universe: Housing units with a mortgage
A10049_002 Less than 30 Percent
Percent base:
Housing Units with a Mortgage: (SE:A10049_001)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Formula used to compute this variable:
Return_Value = ACS12_5yr:B25091003 + ACS12_5yr:B25091004 + ACS12_5yr:B25091005 + ACS12_5yr:B25091006 + ACS12_5yr:B25091007; if (ACS12_5yr:B25091003.IsNull || ACS12_5yr:B25091004.IsNull || ACS12_5yr:B25091005.IsNull || ACS12_5yr:B25091006.IsNull || ACS12_5yr:B25091007.IsNull) Return_Value.IsNull = true
Variables used in the formula:
ACS12_5yr:B25091003
Owner-Occupied Housing Units: Housing Units with a Mortgage: Less than 10.0 Percent
ACS12_5yr:B25091004
Owner-Occupied Housing Units: Housing Units with a Mortgage: 10.0 to 14.9 Percent
ACS12_5yr:B25091005
Owner-Occupied Housing Units: Housing Units with a Mortgage: 15.0 to 19.9 Percent
ACS12_5yr:B25091006
Owner-Occupied Housing Units: Housing Units with a Mortgage: 20.0 to 24.9 Percent
ACS12_5yr:B25091007
Owner-Occupied Housing Units: Housing Units with a Mortgage: 25.0 to 29.9 Percent
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey 2008-2012 Summary File: Technical Documentation.
  ACS 2012-5yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A: Supplemental Documentation -> 2008-2012 Subject Definitions -> Housing Variables -> Monthly Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income
Monthly Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income
The data for monthly housing costs as a percentage of household income are developed from a distribution of "Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income" for owner-occupied and "Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income" for renter-occupied units. The owner-occupied categories are further separated into those with a mortgage and those without a mortgage. See sections on "Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income" and "Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income" for more details on what characteristics are included in each measure and how these data are comparable to previous ACS and Census 2000 data.

Monthly housing costs as a percentage of household income provide information on the cost of monthly housing expenses for owners and renters. The information offers an excellent measure of housing affordability and excessive shelter costs. The data also serve to aid in the development of housing programs to meet the needs of people at different economic levels.