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Housing Fails to Keep Pace With Growth

SEATTLE-An annual King County report reveals a mixed bag of good and bad regarding the region's growth. First published in 1983, the 2002 Benchmark Report provides statistical data on each of the County's cities, the unincorporated areas, annexations, land area, growth capacity and housing.

By Gina Binole | Updated on October 24, 2002

SEATTLE-The 2002 Benchmark Report, which provides statistical data on the greater King County area, reveals that creating affordable housing continues to be one of the region’s toughest challenges.

The report, which was first published in 1983 and serves to provide population, economic and housing information about King County, has found that there is an adequate supply of rental housing for those above 40% of median income. But below that level, there are insufficient affordable units to meet the growing demand.

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