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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,685

Median Agei

34.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
86.9%
BA or Higher
12.3%
Graduate+
2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,600

Median Renti

$1,004

Total Units

2,178

Homeownership

68%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
6.1%89
$50K–$100K
4.5%66
$100K–$150K
10.4%152
$150K–$200K
28.2%412
$200K–$300K
43.7%638
$300K–$500K
7%102

Rent Distribution

Under $500
145
$500–$750
52
$750–$1,000
143
$1,000–$1,250
203
$1,250–$1,500
55
$1,500–$2,000
88

Year Built

2020 or later
1%21
2010–2019
3.3%72
2000–2009
27%587
1990–1999
15.8%344
1980–1989
0.7%16
1970–1979
4.4%95
1960–1969
11.1%242
1950–1959
19.4%422
1940–1949
5%108
1939 or earlier
12.4%271

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
81%1,737
Electricity
16.2%347
No Fuel
1.2%26
Bottled/LP Gas
0.9%20
Other
0.7%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,343

Mean Household Incomei

$95,479

Per Capita Incomei

$34,750

Poverty Ratei

19.1%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

3,457

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2%43
$10K–$15K
8.7%186
$15K–$20K
0.7%16
$20K–$25K
2.6%56
$30K–$35K
4.4%94
$35K–$40K
2.4%52
$40K–$45K
6%129
$45K–$50K
3.5%76
$50K–$60K
2.5%53
$60K–$75K
9.2%198
$75K–$100K
20.5%440
$100K–$125K
14.9%320
$125K–$150K
4.4%95
$150K–$200K
10.1%216
$200K+
8%171

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

19

Residentsi

25

Avg. Tenant Renti

$494/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 813 homes92% occupied$494/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,343/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr
62%
Very low income$24K–$40K/yr
38%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

54% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% 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

4187.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines
120
Mexico
105
Germany
16

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,202

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,258

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

163(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured
4.2%Uninsured