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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,592

Median Agei

46.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
96.2%
BA or Higher
22.7%
Graduate+
7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$221,500

Median Renti

$883

Total Units

692

Homeownership

72.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K
0.6%3
$50K–$100K
2.3%11
$100K–$150K
3.6%17
$150K–$200K
30.8%147
$200K–$300K
45.6%218
$300K–$500K
16.1%77
$500K–$1M
1%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500
24
$500–$750
38
$750–$1,000
34
$1,000–$1,250
25
$1,250–$1,500
8
$1,500–$2,000
25
$2,000+
8

Year Built

2020 or later
1.2%8
2010–2019
4%28
2000–2009
21.1%146
1990–1999
9.2%64
1980–1989
2.9%20
1970–1979
13.3%92
1960–1969
7.4%51
1950–1959
9.4%65
1940–1949
3.5%24
1939 or earlier
28%194

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
90.8%601
Electricity
6.8%45
Wood
1.4%9
Bottled/LP Gas
0.6%4
No Fuel
0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,731

Mean Household Incomei

$100,081

Per Capita Incomei

$44,114

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

829

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
4.1%27
$10K–$15K
2.6%17
$15K–$20K
3.3%22
$20K–$25K
5.7%38
$25K–$30K
1.2%8
$30K–$35K
2.7%18
$35K–$40K
2.3%15
$40K–$45K
0.8%5
$45K–$50K
4.7%31
$50K–$60K
11%73
$60K–$75K
8.5%56
$75K–$100K
15.9%105
$100K–$125K
7.6%50
$125K–$150K
11.2%74
$150K–$200K
7.3%48
$200K+
11.3%75

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

2

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

181.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
14
Germany
2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

776

Avg. Commutei

27.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

795

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

79(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured
3%Uninsured