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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Medina, Minnesota, has a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory comprising 26 units, all of which are designated as low-income. The city's population reached 6,746 residents in 2022, indicating significant growth in recent years. Based on this population and the national average household size, Medina's estimated housing inventory is approximately 2,585 units. LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents about 1% of the estimated housing units in the city.
Medina has received $619,567 in project tax credits from the LIHTC program for affordable housing. This funding is distributed across one project, resulting in an average federal funding of $619,567 per project and $23,829 per unit. The city's share of the total state LIHTC funding is 0.21%, indicating a relatively small portion of Minnesota's affordable housing allocation.
The single LIHTC project in Medina, named "Medina," was completed in 2016. This project marks the introduction of LIHTC-funded affordable housing in the city. It consists of 26 units, including four two-bedroom units, sixteen three-bedroom units, and six four-bedroom units. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating families with children.
Medina has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. From 2013 to 2022, the population increased from 4,982 to 6,746 residents. The median income also rose from $155,418 to $163,549 during this period, indicating an affluent community. Racial demographics shifted noticeably, with the white population decreasing from 95% to 80%, while the Asian population increased from 1% to 11%. The black population grew from less than 1% to 3%, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 1% to 5%. These trends suggest growing diversity in the city.
The introduction of LIHTC housing in 2016 coincides with a period of rapid population growth and increasing diversity in Medina. This timing may indicate a response to changing housing needs within the community, particularly for larger families, given the unit mix in the LIHTC project.
Medina's LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents a small but significant portion of its housing inventory. The single project completed in 2016 provides 26 low-income units, primarily catering to families with its mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments. While the city has experienced substantial population growth and increasing diversity over the past decade, its median income remains high. The introduction of LIHTC housing appears to align with these demographic shifts, potentially addressing evolving housing needs in this growing community.