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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,419

Median Agei

35.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92%
BA or Higher
25.8%
Graduate+
6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$212,900

Median Renti

$897

Total Units

508

Homeownership

86.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K
3.9%16
$50K–$100K
0.7%3
$100K–$150K
14%58
$150K–$200K
26.1%108
$200K–$300K
47.6%197
$300K–$500K
7.2%30
$1M+
0.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500
3
$500–$750
11
$750–$1,000
20
$1,000–$1,250
16
$1,250–$1,500
11

Year Built

2000–2009
24.4%124
1990–1999
13.8%70
1980–1989
4.1%21
1970–1979
8.7%44
1960–1969
9.6%49
1950–1959
9.6%49
1940–1949
7.1%36
1939 or earlier
22.6%115

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
89.2%429
Electricity
8.3%40
Bottled/LP Gas
2.5%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,386

Mean Household Incomei

$105,289

Per Capita Incomei

$40,005

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

826

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.5%12
$10K–$15K
2.3%11
$15K–$20K
1%5
$20K–$25K
1.9%9
$25K–$30K
0.4%2
$30K–$35K
2.1%10
$35K–$40K
4.2%20
$40K–$45K
1%5
$45K–$50K
2.7%13
$50K–$60K
8.5%41
$60K–$75K
7.1%34
$75K–$100K
20%96
$100K–$125K
15.2%73
$125K–$150K
12.5%60
$150K–$200K
12.5%60
$200K+
6.2%30

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

3

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

664.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
61

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

761

Avg. Commutei

37.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

799

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured
3.2%Uninsured