- Describe employment by industry trends using the most-recent U.S. Census American Community Survey data. Discuss recent and anticipated changes in employment and impacts on the housing market.
- Discuss opportunities for promoting and improving jobs-housing balance, such as mixed-use and other zoning opportunities to facilitate housing that is located near jobs and job centers.
- Identify some of the larger employers in the area and typical types of jobs and earnings.
- Generally discuss wage ranges of major employers and employment sectors and related housing needs for employees earning those wages.
Data Sources
Information regarding employment data can be found using the U.S. Census American Community Survey data, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the California Economic Development Department. Wage and housing affordability data can be found using the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Out of Reach report and the Center for Housing Policy’s Paycheck-to-Paycheck data.
Sample Table
The following sample tables will help organize critical information. The information provided in the tables should be tailored to the jurisdiction and followed by appropriate analysis. (Note: Sample tables are not intended to substitute for addressing the analytical requirements of housing-element law.)
Employment by Industry Table
| Employment by Industry | ||
|---|---|---|
| Industry Type | 2010 | |
| Number | Percent | |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | ||
| Construction | ||
| Manufacturing | ||
| Wholesale trade | ||
| Retail trade | ||
| Transportation, warehousing, and utilities | ||
| Information | ||
| Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing | ||
| Professional, scientific, management, administration | ||
| Education, health, and social services | ||
| Arts, entertainment, recreation, and services | ||
| Other services | ||
| Public administration | ||
| TOTAL | ||