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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,270

Median Agei

41.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
96.2%
BA or Higher
68.3%
Graduate+
31.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$522,600

Median Renti

$1,326

Total Units

11,330

Homeownership

77.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
0.9%76
$50K–$100K
1%88
$100K–$150K
3%253
$150K–$200K
5.2%441
$200K–$300K
8.2%695
$300K–$500K
28.9%2,443
$500K–$1M
43.1%3,636
$1M+
9.6%807

Rent Distribution

Under $500
117
$500–$750
81
$750–$1,000
37
$1,000–$1,250
688
$1,250–$1,500
481
$1,500–$2,000
400
$2,000+
334

Year Built

2020 or later
0.2%24
2010–2019
4.4%497
2000–2009
9.7%1,098
1990–1999
8%902
1980–1989
11.4%1,287
1970–1979
19.7%2,229
1960–1969
14.7%1,671
1950–1959
12.6%1,422
1940–1949
3%342
1939 or earlier
16.4%1,858

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
80.3%8,698
Electricity
15.8%1,712
Bottled/LP Gas
1.9%202
No Fuel
1%103
Other
0.6%63
Fuel Oil
0.5%55

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$133,346

Mean Household Incomei

$190,562

Per Capita Incomei

$73,337

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

14,279

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.4%373
$10K–$15K
1.4%148
$15K–$20K
2.3%249
$20K–$25K
0.6%70
$25K–$30K
2.3%254
$30K–$35K
2%215
$35K–$40K
1.7%180
$40K–$45K
2%221
$45K–$50K
2.6%283
$50K–$60K
5.7%621
$60K–$75K
7.5%816
$75K–$100K
10.3%1,117
$100K–$125K
5.6%607
$125K–$150K
9%970
$150K–$200K
11.1%1,198
$200K+
32.4%3,511

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

142

Residentsi

202

Avg. Tenant Renti

$476/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes97% occupied$512/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 880 homes97% occupied$448/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $133,346/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $40K/yr
73.8%
Very low income$40K–$67K/yr
23%
Low income$67K–$107K/yr
3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

68.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.3% 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

3,43112.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India
660
Mexico
283
Canada
151
Poland
122
China
82
Korea
49
Germany
34
Philippines
32

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,302

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,450

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,169(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured
2.8%Uninsured