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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,642

Median Agei

49.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
97.3%
BA or Higher
73.1%
Graduate+
40%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$644,100

Median Renti

$2,334

Total Units

14,490

Homeownership

86.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K
0.9%98
$50K–$100K
0.4%48
$100K–$150K
0.9%105
$150K–$200K
1.9%215
$200K–$300K
4.9%559
$300K–$500K
19%2,187
$500K–$1M
57.6%6,633
$1M+
14.5%1,667

Rent Distribution

Under $500
57
$500–$750
15
$750–$1,000
47
$1,000–$1,250
9
$1,250–$1,500
131
$1,500–$2,000
418
$2,000+
976

Year Built

2020 or later
0.8%113
2010–2019
9.3%1,346
2000–2009
10.4%1,513
1990–1999
8.1%1,175
1980–1989
12.3%1,788
1970–1979
19.9%2,884
1960–1969
19.4%2,813
1950–1959
12.7%1,843
1940–1949
3.7%530
1939 or earlier
3.3%485

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
84.5%11,231
Electricity
14.3%1,903
Bottled/LP Gas
0.6%83
Solar
0.4%53
No Fuel
0.2%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$155,321

Mean Household Incomei

$218,418

Per Capita Incomei

$85,680

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

17,081

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.6%481
$10K–$15K
0.9%116
$15K–$20K
1.4%184
$20K–$25K
1.9%248
$25K–$30K
1.2%161
$30K–$35K
1.9%256
$35K–$40K
1.2%165
$40K–$45K
0.8%112
$45K–$50K
2.1%277
$50K–$60K
5%663
$60K–$75K
5%659
$75K–$100K
8.3%1,102
$100K–$125K
7.4%984
$125K–$150K
7.7%1,026
$150K–$200K
10.3%1,372
$200K+
41.3%5,490

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

21

Residentsi

53

Avg. Tenant Renti

$558/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes93% occupied$558/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $155,321/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $47K/yr
83%
Very low income$47K–$78K/yr
17%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,33121.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea
1,088
India
940
China
742
Poland
582
Canada
220
Germany
166
Mexico
143
Philippines
125

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,401

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,526

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,004(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured
2%Uninsured