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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,503

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White
76.3%20,981
Asian
12.3%3,376
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%1,340
Two or More
4.8%1,322
Other
1%287
Black
0.7%192
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative
0.2%45
High School Diploma
5.2%937
Some College (<1 yr)
0.9%154
Some College (1+ yr)
6.2%1,115
Associate's Degree
2.7%493
Bachelor's Degree
34.1%6,158
Master's Degree
31.1%5,604
Professional Degree
12%2,170
Doctorate
6.4%1,149
HS or Higher
98.8%
BA or Higher
83.6%
Graduate+
49.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$810,600

Median Renti

$1,978

Tenure

Owner-Occupied
87.9%9,045
Renter-Occupied
12.1%1,242

Total Units

10,679

Homeownership

87.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K
0.5%42
$50K–$100K
0.6%51
$100K–$150K
0.2%21
$150K–$200K
1.3%120
$200K–$300K
3.3%303
$300K–$500K
16.4%1,480
$500K–$1M
41.2%3,724
$1M+
36.5%3,304

Rent Distribution

Under $500
115
$500–$750
11
$750–$1,000
75
$1,000–$1,250
100
$1,250–$1,500
62
$1,500–$2,000
217
$2,000+
561

Year Built

2020 or later
0.5%55
2010–2019
4.6%491
2000–2009
5.8%615
1990–1999
5%532
1980–1989
3.5%375
1970–1979
6.9%733
1960–1969
18.2%1,948
1950–1959
20.2%2,155
1940–1949
6.8%725
1939 or earlier
28.6%3,050

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
84.6%8,701
Electricity
14.5%1,495
No Fuel
0.6%57
Other
0.2%19
Bottled/LP Gas
0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$190,662

Mean Household Incomei

$300,005

Per Capita Incomei

$112,774

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

12,397

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.2%229
$10K–$15K
1.5%157
$15K–$20K
1.1%113
$20K–$25K
1.5%156
$25K–$30K
1.3%137
$30K–$35K
1.7%173
$35K–$40K
2.3%240
$40K–$45K
2%203
$45K–$50K
0.9%89
$50K–$60K
1.8%188
$60K–$75K
4.4%457
$75K–$100K
9.6%984
$100K–$125K
6%621
$125K–$150K
4.6%472
$150K–$200K
10.4%1,069
$200K+
48.6%4,999

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

109

Residentsi

136

Avg. Tenant Renti

$335/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Project Based Section 894 homes97% occupied$335/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $190,662/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $57K/yr
91%
Very low income$57K–$95K/yr
9%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

99% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,706

Avg. Commutei

34.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,874

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

489(2.6% of civilian adults)