ABSTRACT
In virtually all cities, a majority of families occupy rental accommodations. The situation in Baltimore provides a good illustration of the differences in tenure patterns with respect to race and income. In 1970, whites living within the city were twice as likely as blacks to be owner occupants. Comparing the 2,000 low-income families who were successful in their home-buying efforts with the 1,500 who were not, it would appear that not many low-income families in Baltimore are being denied the tenure arrangement which they feel is best for them under circumstances. In many sections of the city, medium-density single-family row housing is both predominant and available on either a renter- or owner-occupancy basis. Families seeking this type of housing should be in a position to make a genuine choice of tenure if financing for purchase can be readily obtained.
