American Housing Survey, 1991: MSA Core and Supplement File
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor]
United States. Bureau of the Census
commuting (travel)
energy assistance
energy conservation
energy consumption
home ownership
housing
housing conditions
housing costs
housing occupancy
housing units
income
metropolitan statistical areas
municipal services
neighborhood conditions
property insurance
property taxes
property values
relocation
rental housing
transportation
utility rates
This data collection provides information on characteristics of housing units in 11 selected Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) of the United States. Although the unit of analysis is the housing unit rather than its occupants, the survey also is a comprehensive source of information on the demographic characteristics of household residents. Data collected include general housing characteristics such as the year the structure was built, type and number of living quarters, occupancy status, presence of commercial or medical establishments on the property, and property value. Data are also provided on kitchen and plumbing facilities, type of heating fuel used, source of water, sewage disposal, and heating and air-conditioning equipment. Questions about housing quality include condition of walls and floors, adequacy of heat in winter, information on heating equipment breakdowns, availability of electrical outlets in rooms, concealed wiring, basement and roof water leakage, and exterminator service for mice and rats. Data related to housing expenses include mortgage or rent payments, utility costs, fuel costs, property insurance costs, real estate taxes, and garbage collection fees. Questions are also asked about neighborhood conditions such as quality of roads, and presence of crime, trash, litter, street noise, abandoned structures, commercial activity, and odors or smoke. Other items cover the adequacy of services such as public transportation, schools, shopping facilities, police protection, recreation facilities, and hospitals or clinics. In addition to housing characteristics, data on age, sex, race, marital status, income, and relationship to householder are provided for each household member. Additional data are supplied for the householder, including years of school completed, Spanish origin, and length of residence.
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http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR06463.v1
01-18-2006
survey data
personal interviews
Atlanta
Baltimore
California
Chicago
Columbus (Ohio)
Connecticut
Georgia
Hartford
Houston
Illinois
Maryland
Missouri
New Jersey
New York City
Ohio
San Diego
Seattle
St. Louis
Texas
United States
Washington
1991