Housing Supply
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Number of Additional Housing Units Needed in Red Wing
Summary: In 2023, Red Wing needed 915 more housing units by 2026 to meet the growing demand of our community. That includes 386 general-occupancy units and 529 senior-living units. It also includes 108 deeply affordable rental units and at least 15 supportive units.
Details: This graph shows the number of general-occupancy housing units and senior-living units needed to meet demand.
Source: Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis for Goodhue County-2023
Number of New Housing Units in Red Wing
Summary: After years of little growth, Red Wing’s housing supply is steadily increasing with 334 units built since 2019. Many more housing units across the entire spectrum are needed, however, to meet the demand.
Details: This graph identifies the number of new housing units built in Red Wing, including rental and owner-occupied.
Source: City of Red Wing, 2022
Number of Permits for New Housing Construction or Renovation Per Year
Summary: The number of permits for building or renovating homes or apartments has been decreasing. It is unclear how soon this will rebound. Factors may include inflation, supply chain issues, and other concerns since the pandemic.
Details: Statistics outline the number of local permits acquired for building new housing units or renovating homes in Red Wing.
Source: City of Red Wing (2015, 2018, 2021)
Number of Housing Units Lost
Summary: Red Wing loses relatively few housing units each year, but over time that loss can decrease the housing supply unless new units are built to replace them.
Details: This graph reflects the number of housing units (rental or owner-occupied) that have been taken down due to fire, demolition, or other reasons.
Source: City of Red Wing (2015, 2018, 2021)
Number of Vacant Lots Available
Summary: The number vacant lots available in Red Wing is 221. This includes 139 vacant single-family lots and 82 vacant townhome lots.
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Source: City of Red Wing (2023)