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compared to the Bay Area. African American residents experience the highest rates of poverty in Pleasanton. • Pleasanton's median age is 41 years, higher than the county (38 years). Seniors (65 years and above) make up almost 15% of the population. Out of the total senior population, approximately one-third is cost-burdened. Seniors are a special needs group because they are more likely to be on a fixed income while requiring higher levels of care. • Pleasanton's special housing needs population includes persons with a disability that may require accessible housing (7.0% of residents) and female-headed households who are often at greater risk of housing insecurity (6.9% of households). • Pleasanton has 2,291 large households (five or more people), which are generally served by three-bedroom or larger units. Pleasanton has 20,442 units that are three-bedroom or larger units, which is adequate to accommodate the number of larger families in the City. • Pleasanton is a net importer of workers for jobs at all wage levels. Only 8% of people employed in Pleasanton also live in Pleasanton. The increase in daytime population participating in the labor force can impact traffic congestion in the city. • Over 70% of Pleasanton's housing stock is single-family (attached and detached); however, multi-family housing of five or more units has experienced the most growth over the last decade. A variety of housing types is important to meet the needs of all members of the community. • The largest proportion of Pleasanton's housing units was built between 1980 and 1999, and only about 6% were built before 1960. While this represents a newer housing stock compared to the county, aging housing units can reflect poorer living standards and higher repair costs. Appendix C - Housing Constraints Analysis The Housing Constraints Analysis covers local governmental, non-governmental, and environmental and infrastructure constraints to housing production in Pleasanton. Figure 2 illustrates these components, as addressed in Appendix C. Figure 2: Housing Constraints Assessment Contents Housing Constraints Assessment -[10- f 26® f Governmental Constraints Non-Governmental Environmental and • Land use controls Constraints Infrastructure Constraints (e.g., zoning) • Housing supply/conditions • Environmental constraints (e.g., • Permits and procedures • Development cost flood zone, soil contamination) • On and off-site improvements • Availability of financing • Infrastructure constraints (e.g., sewer, stormwater) Housing Element Update Planning Commission 5 of 11 oportion of Pleasanton's population As 2020 Census data is finalized and published,staff will review and incorporate as necessary into the final Preliminary Report. Housing Element Update Planning Commission 4 of 11 f available sites for housing development or redevelopment to ensure that there is adequate capacity to address the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). (Forthcoming) Housing Element Update Planning Commission 2 of 11