Test your knowledge of affordable housing below. (Hint: Reference the graphs above.) Photo by Emma Korstanje/emma.korstanje25@uga.edu This one-bedroom, newly renovated home on Burney Street is available for rent. What yearly salary is necessary to be able to afford the $650 monthly rent for this home? At least $23,000 At least $26,000 At least $29,000 At least $32,000 None Photo by Trevon Johnson/3tjohnson@gmail.com This luxury new development in downtown Athens is the most expensive on this quiz, costing $1,185 per month for a studio apartment. What percentage of the reported Athens workforce can afford this? Approximately 15 percent Approximately 21 percent Approximately 24 percent Approximately 17 percent None Photo by Emma Korstanje/emma.korstanje25@uga.edu Rent for this house costs $615 per month. Which of these positions would not provide an adequate average salary to afford rent? Elementary School Teacher EMT/Paramedic Registered Nurse Retail Sales Representative None Photo by Emma Korstanje/emma.korstanje25@uga.edu This one-bedroom house is just above the median rent payment in Athens-Clarke County at $875 per month. Can someone working one job as a paramedic afford rent on this house? Yes No None Photo by Emma Korstanje/emma.korstanje25@uga.edu There is a one-bedroom apartment in this house for rent available for $565 per month. Which of the below positions would be able to afford this apartment based on average salaries? Bartenders Retail Sales Representative Receptionist Maid/Housekeeper None Time's up
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