This Monday, Oct. 4, Habitat for Humanity joins efforts around the world to mark World Habitat Day.

World Habitat Day's a day the United Nations has set aside to call attention to the dire need for affordable, adequate housing.

Now through the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, Nov. 18, we’re spotlighting speakers planning to participate in the day’s bevy of workshops. Next up: Jesse Kayan, Community Services Coordinator, Westgate Housing Inc., Brattleboro, Vt.

VHFA researchers are available to speak to members of the media on the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS) data that were released yesterday.

VHFA’s research team includes Policy and Planning Manager Maura Collins, MPA; and Research Analyst Leslie Black-Plumeau, MPP.

Direct inquiries to Communications Coordinator Craig Bailey.

According to American Community Survey (ACS) data released by the Census Bureau today, the median Vermont household income remained unchanged between 2009 and 2008, at approximately $52,000. Thirty-four states experienced a decline in median income. Vermont's median income has remained statistically unchanged for the past four years and is ranked 21st highest, just slightly above the U.S. median.