Type of Community (Metropolitan Council Designation):
Developed
1995 Population:
9,560
2005 Population:
9,787
2020 Forecast Population:
13,500
Progress Toward Livable Communities Act Affordable Housing Goals
Owner
Rental
Total
New Units (1996-2007)
13
0
13
2010 LCA Goals
423
51
474
% Progress Towards 2010 Goals
3.1%
0.0%
2.7%
Source: Metropolitan Council. 2007. LCA / Comprehensive Plan Affordable Units Goals Expressed as New Unit Targets
1996 to 2010 And New Affordable Unit Production 1996-2007.
Land Use Planning Act (LUPA) Affordable Housing Goal, 2011-2020, New Units
288
Metropolitan Council Housing Performance Score
Out of 100 (100 = highest)
2009: 35
2008: 28
2008: 28
Housing Performance Score is generated by the Metropolitan Council’s Guidelines for Priority Funding For Housing Performance.
2008 Housing Performance Scores (PDF - 138 KB)
All Metro Communities
2007 Housing Performance Scores (PDF - 12 KB)
All Metro Communities
2006 Housing Performance Scores (PDF - 10 KB)
All Metro Communities
Housing Affordability in 2000
Affordable Units Available
Owner
Rental
Total
Units affordable at 50% or less of Regional Family Median Income
370
210
580
Total Housing Units
2,545
375
2,920
% Affordable
14.5%
56.0%
19.9%
Low Income Households In Need
Owner
Rental
Total
Households at 50% or less of Regional Median Family Income with Housing Problems
134
139
273
Total Households at 50% or less of Regional Family Median Income
219
154
373
% with Problems
61.2%
90.3%
73.2%
Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Consolidated Plan/CHAS, 2000.
Note: The median family income for the Twin Cities was $65,800 in 2000 (or $32,900 at 50% of median).
Housing affordability numbers are adjusted by family size. Housing affordability matches the number of persons in a family to units with different numbers of bedrooms (e.g. a 4-person family is matched to 2 bedroom units). Income limits to affordable housing costs are also adjusted higher for larger families (greater than 4 people) and lower for smaller families (less than 4 people).
Housing problems are defined as household cost burden greater than 30% of income and/or overcrowding (more than 1 person per room) and/or without complete kitchen and plumbing facilities.
Note: The median family income for the Twin Cities was $65,800 in 2000 (or $32,900 at 50% of median).
Housing affordability numbers are adjusted by family size. Housing affordability matches the number of persons in a family to units with different numbers of bedrooms (e.g. a 4-person family is matched to 2 bedroom units). Income limits to affordable housing costs are also adjusted higher for larger families (greater than 4 people) and lower for smaller families (less than 4 people).
Housing problems are defined as household cost burden greater than 30% of income and/or overcrowding (more than 1 person per room) and/or without complete kitchen and plumbing facilities.
Facts of Note
Arden Hills is acquiring the 585-acre site of the former army ammunition plant from the federal government, setting the stage for one of the biggest redevelopment opportunities in the metropolitan area. The mixed-use project could include up to 2,400 homes.
Arden Hills is acquiring the 585-acre site of the former army ammunition plant from the federal government, setting the stage for one of the biggest redevelopment opportunities in the metropolitan area. The mixed-use project could include up to 2,400 homes.
This city did not participate in the survey.
