Tag Archives: median household income

One take on improving Austin affordability

Posted on October 31, 2012 by JGA

Brigid Shea’s recent Statesman editorial implies that Austin’s affordability issues are substantially driven by municipal taxes and rates.  The author bemoans that: “In the coming year, Austin residents will see an average $150 increase on their water and electric bills … Continue reading →

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Actually, Pretty Bad Poverty News for Austin

Posted on September 29, 2009 by JGA

Yesterday, we looked at the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area’s inching up on median household incomes.  Today, the Statesman drills down on Austin-only data and finds a more mixed bag.  Most of the changes seem to be in the margin of … Continue reading →

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Taking Credit for Austin MSA Median Income Growth (Part I)

Posted on September 28, 2009 by JGA

The good folks over at CAPCOG’s Data Points blog give us the good news: Austin MSA median household income is up. However, as I argued in the past, we have to put this in the context of our substantial amount … Continue reading →

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