Resource Hub
Our Resource Hub compiles the best-available research on racial wealth equity, including easy-to-read summaries written by our team. Most research is from outside national experts, but the Hub includes some written by Boston Indicators and our local partners.
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Featured Research
Deed-Restricted Homeownership 101: The Policy Tradeoff Between Long-Term Affordability and Individual Wealth Building
Read more about Deed-Restricted Homeownership 101: The Policy Tradeoff Between Long-Term Affordability and Individual Wealth BuildingAffordability deed restrictions are legal stipulations placed on below-market-rate, owner-occupied homes that limit the future resale price and cap how much equity a homeowner can accumulate over time.
Wealth Gaps in the Golden Years: Economic Insecurity for Older Adults in a High-Cost State
Read more about Wealth Gaps in the Golden Years: Economic Insecurity for Older Adults in a High-Cost StateMany older adults in Massachusetts adjust to a much lower standard of living in retirement.
Business of Care: Strengthening Family Child Care as a Path to Wealth Building
Read more about Business of Care: Strengthening Family Child Care as a Path to Wealth BuildingFCC owners serve some of the highest-need children in the Commonwealth, yet the owners who run these programs often take home some of the lowest wages among educators.
What Is Racial Wealth Inequity?
The “Racial Wealth Gap” Explained
When looking at wealth holdings by race, stark differences emerge. This observation is true not just of Metro Boston, but for the whole of the United States.
These concerns lead to important questions: How does wealth vary across racial groups? How are these differences measured? Click “Learn More” to get answers to these and other important questions about wealth. Our helpful racial wealth inequity overview and FAQ also points to deeper resources that illustrate the full scope of the problem — and its potential solutions.
