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Rising Home Values and Shifting Ownership in Frear Park, Troy's Recreational Haven
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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
Frear Park, a neighborhood in Troy, New York, has experienced significant shifts in its housing market over the past decade. This area, known for its picturesque park and recreational facilities, has seen fluctuating trends in homeownership rates, average home prices, and average rent prices, reflecting broader economic changes and local market dynamics.
The homeownership rate in Frear Park has shown a general decline from 2013 to 2022, with some fluctuations. In 2013, 40% of residents owned their homes, but by 2022, this figure had decreased to 37%. During this period, average home prices in the neighborhood demonstrated a consistent upward trend. In 2013, the average home price was $148,320, which steadily increased to $234,249 by 2022, representing a substantial 58% growth over nine years.
The relationship between federal interest rates and homeownership rates in Frear Park aligns with well-established economic trends. As interest rates remained low from 2013 to 2016 (ranging from 0.11% to 0.40%), homeownership rates were relatively stable, hovering around 37-40%. However, as interest rates began to rise more significantly from 2017 (1%) to 2019 (2.16%), we observed a slight decline in homeownership rates, dropping to 37% by 2019. This trend suggests that higher interest rates may have made home purchases less affordable for some residents.
Conversely, the percentage of renters in Frear Park has generally increased from 60% in 2013 to 63% in 2022. This rise in the renter population coincides with an increase in average rent prices. In 2013, the average rent was $923, which grew to $1,077 by 2022, a 16.7% increase. The population fluctuations during this period, from 4,124 in 2013 to 4,037 in 2022, suggest that the rising rent prices were not solely due to increased demand from population growth, but likely influenced by other market factors and the overall increase in property values.
Looking at the most recent data, the average home price in Frear Park continued its upward trajectory, reaching $245,596 in 2023 and $256,469 in 2024. This represents a further 9.5% increase from 2022 to 2024. Notably, federal interest rates also saw a significant rise, jumping to 5.02% in 2023 and 5.33% in 2024, which could potentially impact future homeownership rates and market dynamics.
Applying predictive models to forecast 5-year trends, we anticipate that average home prices in Frear Park will continue to rise, potentially reaching around $300,000 by 2029. This projection is based on the consistent upward trend observed over the past decade and assumes similar market conditions persist. For rent prices, the forecast suggests a more moderate increase, potentially reaching an average of about $1,300 per month by 2029, considering the historical growth rate and market factors.
In summary, Frear Park has experienced a gradual shift towards a renter-majority community, with homeownership rates declining slightly while average home prices have risen significantly. The inverse relationship between interest rates and homeownership rates is evident, particularly in recent years. The neighborhood's housing market shows resilience and growth, with both home prices and rent costs trending upward, albeit at different rates. These trends reflect the evolving nature of the local real estate market and broader economic influences, suggesting a dynamic and potentially competitive housing landscape in Frear Park for the foreseeable future.
