Type of Community (Metropolitan Council Designation):
Developed
1995 Population:
28,204
2005 Population:
26,679
2020 Forecast Population:
26,900
Progress Toward Livable Communities Act Affordable Housing Goals
Owner
Rental
Total
New Units (1996-2007)
146
4
150
2010 LCA Goals
0
0
0
% Progress Towards 2010 Goals
n/a
n/a
n/a
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
116
Metropolitan Council Housing Performance Score
Out of 100 (100 = highest)
2009: 63
2008: 75
2008: 75
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
1,863
2,286
4,149
Total Housing Units
7,653
3,656
11,309
% Affordable
24.3%
62.5%
36.7%
Low Income Households In Need
Owner
Rental
Total
Households at 50% or less of Regional Median Family Income with Housing Problems
501
996
1,497
Total Households at 50% or less of Regional Family Median Income
1,074
1,324
2,398
% with Problems
46.6%
75.2%
62.4%
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
In 2003, the city turned down an affordable housing development known as Brandes Place. The developer sued, alleging that the sole basis for the denial was neighborhood fear of affordable housing. The city eventually settled the case and allowed the project to be built. A citizen group formed in opposition to the development, Fridley Concerned Citizens, continues to operate, however, and is urging the city to stand against rezoning for high density and mixed use.
In 2003, the city turned down an affordable housing development known as Brandes Place. The developer sued, alleging that the sole basis for the denial was neighborhood fear of affordable housing. The city eventually settled the case and allowed the project to be built. A citizen group formed in opposition to the development, Fridley Concerned Citizens, continues to operate, however, and is urging the city to stand against rezoning for high density and mixed use.
This city did not participate in the survey.
