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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,121

Median Agei

38.9

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92.8%
BA or Higher
20.6%
Graduate+
6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$239,600

Median Renti

$1,044

Total Units

2,754

Homeownership

71.5%

Vacancy Rate

3%

Home Values

Under $50K
5.5%106
$50K–$100K
2.6%49
$100K–$150K
5.3%102
$150K–$200K
20.5%392
$200K–$300K
40.5%773
$300K–$500K
23.6%450
$500K–$1M
1.6%31
$1M+
0.4%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500
128
$500–$750
23
$750–$1,000
192
$1,000–$1,250
141
$1,250–$1,500
122
$1,500–$2,000
86
$2,000+
44

Year Built

2020 or later
0.3%7
2010–2019
1.4%38
2000–2009
18.2%501
1990–1999
11.7%323
1980–1989
12.2%337
1970–1979
14.5%398
1960–1969
8.8%242
1950–1959
5.6%155
1940–1949
4.6%128
1939 or earlier
22.7%625

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
78.7%2,102
Electricity
20.2%541
Bottled/LP Gas
1.1%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,027

Mean Household Incomei

$89,908

Per Capita Incomei

$34,336

Poverty Ratei

7%

Unemploymenti

4%

Labor Forcei

3,644

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.5%119
$10K–$15K
3%79
$15K–$20K
4.2%111
$20K–$25K
1.3%36
$25K–$30K
4.4%118
$30K–$35K
1.9%50
$35K–$40K
3.7%98
$40K–$45K
3.3%89
$45K–$50K
0.7%20
$50K–$60K
8.4%225
$60K–$75K
13.5%361
$75K–$100K
14.6%389
$100K–$125K
16.6%444
$125K–$150K
6.1%163
$150K–$200K
6.9%185
$200K+
6.9%185

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

95

Residentsi

103

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 889 homes99% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,027/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr
72%
Very low income$23K–$39K/yr
24%
Low income$39K–$62K/yr
4%

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70% 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

4155.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
186
India
98
Philippines
49

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,384

Avg. Commutei

27.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,497

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

349(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured
5.7%Uninsured