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East Bank-Nicollet Island: Rising Home Values and Shifting Ownership in a Riverside Neighborhood
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Property Value
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Percent Owner Occupied
Housing Prices
Median Rent
Population
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Property Value
Percent Owner Occupied
Housing Prices
Median Rent
Population
East Bank-Nicollet Island, a vibrant neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has experienced significant changes in homeownership rates and housing prices over the past decade. Located along the picturesque Mississippi River, this area has seen a general trend of decreasing homeownership coupled with rising average home prices and rent rates. The homeownership rate in East Bank-Nicollet Island has shown a notable decline from 2013 to 2022, dropping from 71% to 52%. This 19 percentage point decrease coincided with a substantial increase in average home prices, which rose from $244,533 in 2013 to $355,531 in 2022, representing a 45.4% increase over this period.
Federal interest rates have played a significant role in shaping homeownership trends. From 2013 to 2016, interest rates remained below 0.5%, coinciding with relatively stable homeownership rates around 65-69%. However, as interest rates began to rise from 2017 (1%) to 2019 (2.16%), homeownership rates fluctuated but remained relatively high at 72% in 2019. Interestingly, despite near-zero interest rates in 2020 and 2021, homeownership rates declined to 64% and 59% respectively, possibly due to economic uncertainties during the pandemic.
The renter population in East Bank-Nicollet Island has grown considerably, with the percentage of renters increasing from 28% in 2013 to 48% in 2022. This shift has been accompanied by a dramatic rise in average rent prices. In 2013, the average rent was $689, but by 2022, it had skyrocketed to $1,720, a 149.6% increase. This surge in rent prices has outpaced the growth in average home prices, potentially making renting less affordable for many residents. The neighborhood's population has also grown during this period, from 749 in 2013 to 1,034 in 2022, which may have contributed to the increased demand for rental properties.
Looking at the most recent data, the average home price in East Bank-Nicollet Island decreased to $320,834 in 2023 and further to $309,805 in 2024. This represents a significant drop of 12.9% from the 2022 average. Concurrently, federal interest rates have risen sharply to 5.02% in 2023 and 5.33% in 2024, potentially influencing the cooling of the housing market.
Applying predictive models to forecast 5-year trends, we anticipate that average home prices may stabilize or experience modest growth as the market adjusts to higher interest rates. Average rent prices are likely to continue rising, albeit at a slower pace, driven by the increasing renter population and overall housing demand in the area.
In summary, East Bank-Nicollet Island has undergone a significant transformation in its housing landscape. The shift from a predominantly owner-occupied neighborhood to one with a nearly equal split between owners and renters reflects broader urban trends. The substantial increases in both average home prices and average rent rates highlight the growing desirability of the area, but also raise concerns about affordability for both potential homeowners and renters. The recent cooling of home prices, coupled with rising interest rates, suggests a potential rebalancing of the housing market in the coming years.
