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9 <br />Demographic and Recreational Trends <br />Demographics <br />Compared to average metro area residents, Arden Hills residents are, on average: <br />1. older and have fewer children in their home, <br />2. more likely to be a part of the “baby boomer” generation, <br />3. are more likely to live in single family, owner-occupied homes, <br />4. are more likely to live in a two wage earner household, <br />5. have a higher household income. <br /> Arden Hills Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Area (Average) <br />Median age (yrs.)36.2 35.4 34.3 years <br />Under 18 yrs old 20.0% 26.2% 26.4% <br />65 yrs and over 13.9% 12.1% 35% <br />45-59 yrs old 21.7% 18.1% 17.3% <br />Housing Own/Rent 88% / 12% 75% / 25% 71.4% / 28.6% <br />Implications: Over the next 10-20 years a significant proportion of Arden Hills residents will retire. Some <br />will move out of the community, some may move to a smaller home and some will stay in their current home. <br />This probably means some degree of change in neighborhood and community demographics. The higher <br />median home values in Arden Hills may result in a higher proportion of established families and fewer first <br />time home buyers. Some new residents are likely to be younger and have more children than existing <br />residents. The City should continue to monitor changes and to work with the school district to track demo- <br />graphic and student population changes. If the change is significant the City can restructure recreation <br />programs and may need to re-evaluate facility supply. Discretionary time is likely to remain at a premium. <br />Many senior citizens are active park and trail users.