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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,145

Median Agei

42.3

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
89.6%
BA or Higher
24.9%
Graduate+
8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,600

Median Renti

$1,064

Total Units

2,026

Homeownership

80.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K
3.9%61
$50K–$100K
2.9%46
$100K–$150K
7.6%119
$150K–$200K
32.1%501
$200K–$300K
26.8%419
$300K–$500K
24.1%376
$500K–$1M
2.6%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500
24
$500–$750
30
$750–$1,000
92
$1,000–$1,250
157
$1,500–$2,000
54
$2,000+
16

Year Built

2010–2019
12.7%258
2000–2009
17.2%348
1990–1999
17.8%361
1980–1989
3.9%80
1970–1979
14.7%298
1960–1969
5.3%107
1950–1959
5%102
1940–1949
8.9%180
1939 or earlier
14.4%292

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
83.9%1,624
Electricity
15.4%299
Bottled/LP Gas
0.7%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,030

Mean Household Incomei

$103,609

Per Capita Incomei

$42,064

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

2,579

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.6%50
$10K–$15K
1.9%36
$15K–$20K
3%58
$20K–$25K
3.6%69
$25K–$30K
1.7%33
$30K–$35K
3.9%76
$35K–$40K
2.6%51
$40K–$45K
9.2%178
$45K–$50K
5.1%99
$50K–$60K
9%175
$60K–$75K
8.7%169
$75K–$100K
11.3%218
$100K–$125K
5.9%114
$125K–$150K
5.1%98
$150K–$200K
11.7%227
$200K+
14.7%285

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

15

Residentsi

23

Avg. Tenant Renti

$375/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes86% occupied$375/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,030/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr
100%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% 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

1563%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
104
Poland
12
Philippines
11

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,345

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,417

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

258(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured
4.7%Uninsured