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Morgan Hill is home to approximately 45,000 residents with a median household income of $139,161, a median age of 38.5, and an estimated 2.84 residents per household. HOUSING REINVENTING DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE

The City’s housing stock is comprised of 15,233 homes, of which 77% are single family homes and 74% are owner-occupied. Over 53% of the housing stock was built before 1990.

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Affordable Housing in Morgan Hill The City of Morgan Hill has a large portfolio of affordable housing with 600+ units in the Below Market Rate (BMR) ownership program. There are 2,400 rental units; approximately 50% of those are deemed affordable, including 839 rent-controlled Mobile Homes. New housing developments are required to construct 10% to 15% of all units as income-restricted affordable. The City of Morgan Hill is committed to ensuring that its current and future residents have access to diverse housing options. Morgan Hill has a long-standing commitment to providing affordable housing options for both moderate and lower-income families guided by its General Land Use Plan and its Housing Element. The vision includes housing for families of various sizes, ages, and incomes, as well as infill development and preservation of agriculture. For over four decades, the City of Morgan Hill has been a leader in affordable housing production. In addition to helping over 600 families achieve their dream of home ownership, in recent years, the City has supported the development of 178 affordable housing units across three projects: The Crossings on Monterey: 39 units prioritizing chronically homeless individuals and families ($5.8 million from Measure A, $750,000 from the City of Morgan Hill). Royal Oak Village: 73 units for rapid rehousing, agricultural workers, and low-income households ($9.89 million from Measure A, $400,000 from the City of Morgan Hill).

REINVENTING DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND TRANSFORMING THE LANDSCAPE HOUSING:

15,233 2,400 600+ Homes Rental Units Below Market Rate Units

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The population of morgan hill increased by 38.3% From 2000 to 2020, which is above the growth rate for the greater Bay Area.

Source: Morgan Hill Housing Element 2023-31 Appendix A

The Magnolias: 66 units offering permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing, with a focus on farmworkers and low-income households ($13.2 million from Measure A, $600,000 from the City of Morgan Hill). Creation of these projects that serve the most vulnerable residents is possible thanks to the leadership of mission driven partners such as EAH, EDEN Housing, First Community Housing, and Urban Housing Communities, and with the financial support from Santa Clara County.

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