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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,500

Median Agei

38

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
93%
BA or Higher
18.6%
Graduate+
2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,200

Median Renti

$898

Total Units

1,040

Homeownership

78%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
15.6%121
$50K–$100K
25.9%201
$100K–$150K
17.3%134
$150K–$200K
18.5%143
$200K–$300K
13.4%104
$300K–$500K
7.9%61
$500K–$1M
1.4%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500
17
$500–$750
50
$750–$1,000
89
$1,000–$1,250
40
$1,250–$1,500
23

Year Built

2010–2019
5.1%53
2000–2009
5.6%58
1990–1999
11.3%118
1980–1989
10%104
1970–1979
11.8%123
1960–1969
10%104
1950–1959
12.8%133
1940–1949
6.9%72
1939 or earlier
26.4%275

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
80.1%796
Electricity
17.4%173
Bottled/LP Gas
1.6%16
Solar
0.5%5
Other
0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,198

Mean Household Incomei

$81,064

Per Capita Incomei

$33,297

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

1%

Labor Forcei

1,039

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.7%37
$10K–$15K
7%70
$15K–$20K
3.6%36
$20K–$25K
1.8%18
$25K–$30K
3.6%36
$35K–$40K
1.4%14
$40K–$45K
6.5%65
$45K–$50K
3%30
$50K–$60K
10.2%101
$60K–$75K
6.7%67
$75K–$100K
22.4%223
$100K–$125K
14.8%147
$125K–$150K
7.7%77
$150K–$200K
3.3%33
$200K+
4%40

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,025

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,029

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

217(11.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured
5.1%Uninsured