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Elk River Comprehensive Plan <br /> Plumbing, Kitchen, and Telephone <br /> The U.S. Census identified that of the 8,023 occupied housing units in Elk River in 2010, 34 lacked complete <br /> plumbing facilities and 87 lacked complete kitchen facilities. It was estimated that 242 units (3.0%) had no <br /> telephone service, which today is a commonality as many people choose to terminate in-home telephone service <br /> for usage of their cellular device. This is important to note to understand that future community outreach will <br /> need to be communicated in a variety of ways to ensure input is received where necessary. <br /> Tenure by Age of Householder <br /> Table 7-K: Household Tenure by Age of Householder-2010, on the next page, shows the distribution of the <br /> owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing units in Elk River in the year 2010. The graphic below breaks down <br /> the number of units by the age cohort, as housing needs tend to differ at key stages of a person's life. The <br /> graphic also shows the gradual change in the rate of homeownership within the City. <br /> Rental housing is generally most popular with young adults (35 and under) as well as older seniors (75+) in <br /> the State of Minnesota. The same is true in Elk River as there is a lower ownership percentage for younger and <br /> older age groups in comparison to those that are more middle aged. With the low cost generally associated <br /> with the cost of renting as well as the flexibility in housing situations, young households typically find renting <br /> as the preferred housing option. Increased burdens of home maintenance can make rental housing a desirable <br /> alternative for seniors. <br /> The homeownership rate fluctuated in the year 2010 between ages 35 to 74, ranging from 83.1 % for 35 to 44 <br /> year olds to 90.9% for those between 55 and 64. The percentage of rental households in Elk River decreased <br /> from 21.7% to 19.8% from 2000 to 2010. <br /> Household Tenure by Age of Householder <br /> City of Elk River 2010 <br /> 140 120% <br /> 120 100% <br /> a� <br /> 100 <br /> 80% <br /> c 80 <br /> 60% Q <br /> 60 s <br /> E N <br /> 40% a) <br /> Z 40 � 3 <br /> 0 <br /> 20 — 20% <br /> 0 0% <br /> 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ <br /> Renter HHs Age of Cohort <br /> Owner HHs <br /> Ownership Rate <br /> Source: U.S. Census Bureau; WSB & Associates, Inc. <br /> 76 / Chapter 7: Housing <br />