50 Years After the Fair Housing Act – Inequality Lingers

It has been five decades since landmark legislation outlawed discrimination in housing, yet inequities persist. In commemoration of the 50thanniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Trulia and NFHA together examine how where you live matters, and specifically, how your neighborhood determines access to amenities that help people and communities thrive.

Across four metros—Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, and Oakland, Calif. — we find that features like banks, health services and parks are significantly less likely to be located in neighborhoods of color than in white communities. And, equally notably, alternative banking establishments like check-cashing services and pay day lenders are significantly more likely to be located in neighborhoods of color.

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