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City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 2009 7-6 The significantly higher people per household in Arden Hills is misleading because the people living in group quarters housing is included in the total population, but the group quarters housing structures does not add to the number of households in the City. When adjusted for group quarters population, the people per household is comparable to the adjacent cities and metropolitan area. Table 7.4 - People per Household Adjusted 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 Total Population 9,199 9,652 11,200 12,900 12,900 Households 2,904 2,959 3,800 4,600 4,600 People per HH 3.17 3.26 2.95 2.80 2.80 Non-group Quarters Population*8,174 7,664 8,860 10,560 10,560 People per Non-group Quarters HH 2.81 2.59 2.33 2.30 2.30 Source: 1990 and 2000 Census, Metropolitan Council *Assumes full capacity and no growth after 2000 Consistent with long-term trends, the average occupancy of a housing unit in Arden Hills is projected to continue to decline from 2.59 persons per unit in 2000 to 2.3 people per unit in 2020 and 2030. 7.4 HOUSING ISSUES Three primary housing issues will need to be addressed by Arden Hills in the next 20 years. They include housing diversity, housing affordability, and housing quality. Each is discussed below. 7.4.1 Housing Diversity Life-cycle housing, which was referenced in the housing goals, is a common term used to describe the provision of housing types for all stages of life. Life-cycle housing is based on the premise that as people go through life, their housing needs change. A young person getting out of school and just starting out usually cannot afford to own a home so they often begin by renting. As a person grows older, they often establish a family and buy their first home, sometimes either a starter home or townhome. As a family’s income grows, they may move up to a Figure 7.6 - Life Cycle Housing