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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,434

Median Agei

35.8

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
80.4%
BA or Higher
32.3%
Graduate+
12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$306,500

Median Renti

$1,376

Total Units

7,745

Homeownership

73.6%

Vacancy Rate

4%

Home Values

Under $50K
1.5%80
$50K–$100K
1.2%65
$100K–$150K
1.2%64
$150K–$200K
6.1%334
$200K–$300K
38.9%2,129
$300K–$500K
39.8%2,177
$500K–$1M
10.6%581
$1M+
0.8%44

Rent Distribution

Under $500
107
$500–$750
73
$750–$1,000
152
$1,000–$1,250
410
$1,250–$1,500
418
$1,500–$2,000
506
$2,000+
240

Year Built

2020 or later
0%2
2010–2019
1.1%84
2000–2009
16.3%1,264
1990–1999
22.3%1,728
1980–1989
9.9%767
1970–1979
20.1%1,555
1960–1969
7.1%553
1950–1959
8.9%692
1940–1949
1.4%110
1939 or earlier
12.8%990

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
82.9%6,168
Electricity
14.6%1,085
Bottled/LP Gas
1.7%123
Other
0.7%55
Wood
0%3
No Fuel
0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,568

Mean Household Incomei

$127,577

Per Capita Incomei

$38,263

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

10.2%

Labor Forcei

14,750

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.3%174
$10K–$15K
1.9%140
$15K–$20K
2.7%199
$20K–$25K
1.1%83
$25K–$30K
4.8%355
$30K–$35K
3%220
$35K–$40K
2.6%191
$40K–$45K
2.8%208
$45K–$50K
3%222
$50K–$60K
4%296
$60K–$75K
8.9%664
$75K–$100K
12.7%941
$100K–$125K
9.7%721
$125K–$150K
9.7%724
$150K–$200K
12.9%958
$200K+
18%1,340

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

211

Residentsi

347

Avg. Tenant Renti

$506/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes97% occupied$491/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8178 homes91% occupied$508/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,568/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr
74.5%
Very low income$30K–$50K/yr
17.9%
Low income$50K–$80K/yr
5.8%
Moderate / aboveOver $80K/yr
1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.4% of subsidized households are minority

12.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.2% 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

8,09731.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
5,269
Philippines
680
India
600
Poland
109
China
109
Guatemala
63
Korea
57
Canada
31

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,894

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,249

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

500(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.8%Insured
12.2%Uninsured