Type of Community (Metropolitan Council Designation):
Developing
1995 Population:
59,832
2005 Population:
71,048
2020 Forecast Population:
80,500
Progress Toward Livable Communities Act Affordable Housing Goals
Owner
Rental
Total
New Units (1996-2007)
559
349
908
2010 LCA Goals
1,000
0
1,000
% Progress Towards 2010 Goals
55.9%
n/a
90.8%
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
1,506
Metropolitan Council Housing Performance Score
Out of 100 (100 = highest)
2009: 65
2008: 72
2008: 72
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
3,320
3,550
6,870
Total Housing Units
17,869
6,537
24,406
% Affordable
18.6%
54.3%
28.1%
Low Income Households In Need
Owner
Rental
Total
Households at 50% or less of Regional Median Family Income with Housing Problems
1,034
2,150
3,184
Total Households at 50% or less of Regional Family Median Income
1,533
2,623
4,156
% with Problems
67.4%
82.0%
76.6%
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
Concerned about a perceived over-concentration of large apartment complexes in the Zane Avenue Corridor, the City is pursuing plans to redevelop the area. The City will be acquiring and demolishing units, and has committed to provide relocation benefits to the residents and to replace affordable units that are lost, pursuant to a city policy adopted in 2006.
Target Corporation is planning the development of a large scale campus which some reports have indicated could eventually approach the scale of a "third downtown" in the metro area. Target has committed to extensive affordable housing goals, but subject to the city securing the necessary funding. As of spring 2007, Target was seeking a large property tax break from Hennepin County for the development, and advocates were urging the county to attach certain conditions relating to affordable housing and other goals, in the event that such a concession is granted.
Concerned about a perceived over-concentration of large apartment complexes in the Zane Avenue Corridor, the City is pursuing plans to redevelop the area. The City will be acquiring and demolishing units, and has committed to provide relocation benefits to the residents and to replace affordable units that are lost, pursuant to a city policy adopted in 2006.
Target Corporation is planning the development of a large scale campus which some reports have indicated could eventually approach the scale of a "third downtown" in the metro area. Target has committed to extensive affordable housing goals, but subject to the city securing the necessary funding. As of spring 2007, Target was seeking a large property tax break from Hennepin County for the development, and advocates were urging the county to attach certain conditions relating to affordable housing and other goals, in the event that such a concession is granted.
This city did not participate in the survey.
