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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

756

Median Agei

51.8

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
93.5%
BA or Higher
17.4%
Graduate+
6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,400

Median Renti

$885

Total Units

350

Homeownership

73.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K
1.7%4
$50K–$100K
7.9%18
$100K–$150K
22.3%51
$150K–$200K
36.2%83
$200K–$300K
24%55
$300K–$500K
6.6%15
$500K–$1M
1.3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500
10
$500–$750
18
$750–$1,000
20
$1,250–$1,500
24
$1,500–$2,000
2
$2,000+
7

Year Built

2010–2019
2.9%10
2000–2009
6%21
1990–1999
10.3%36
1980–1989
5.7%20
1970–1979
18%63
1960–1969
10.6%37
1950–1959
12.6%44
1940–1949
4.6%16
1939 or earlier
29.4%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
71.9%225
Electricity
24.3%76
Other
1.9%6
No Fuel
1.9%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,375

Mean Household Incomei

$81,870

Per Capita Incomei

$35,844

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

341

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.2%13
$10K–$15K
1.9%6
$15K–$20K
4.8%15
$20K–$25K
7%22
$25K–$30K
2.6%8
$30K–$35K
6.4%20
$35K–$40K
4.2%13
$40K–$45K
2.2%7
$45K–$50K
5.4%17
$50K–$60K
4.8%15
$60K–$75K
6.1%19
$75K–$100K
13.1%41
$100K–$125K
16.6%52
$125K–$150K
10.5%33
$150K–$200K
6.7%21
$200K+
3.5%11

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

15

Residentsi

17

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 812 homes98% occupied$400/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr
64%
Very low income$23K–$38K/yr
36%

Who Receives This Housing

55% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45% of subsidized households are minority

85% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% 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

344.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
14
Philippines
5
Canada
5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

318

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

322

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured
2.5%Uninsured