Table 9: Occupant Characteristics of Renters by Sub-tenure


All Rental Units Controlled Stabilized Other Regulated Unregulated Public Housing In Rem
Median Income ($) 23,704 13,428 25,350 13,500 30,000 9,000 8,400
Median Age 46 65 44 53 42 51 47
% Householders > 65 16.0% 58.8% 13.5% 29.8% 9.9% 22.9% 13.1%
% Receiving Public Assistance 23.1% 12.6% 21.0% 29.5% 16.4% 52.9% 56.6%
% Receiving AFDC 8.1% 2.5% 8.8% 10.1% 6.4% 22.8% 27.6%
% Below Poverty Level 26.1% 28.6% 23.5% 38.2% 18.6% 52.9% 55.3%
Mean Household Size 2.37 1.65 2.25 2.16 2.66 2.55 2.75
Mean Years of Tenure 9.64 35.59 8.69 10.79 6.16 14.72 11.37


From: Housing Conditions and Problems In New York City: An Analysis of the 1996 Housing and Vacancy Survey by Michael H. Schill and Benjamin P. Scafidi

Source: 1996 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey Data File, U.S. Bureau of the Census