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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,319

Median Agei

38.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
91.8%
BA or Higher
17.4%
Graduate+
1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$183,300

Median Renti

$1,024

Total Units

524

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K
0.6%2
$50K–$100K
4.4%16
$100K–$150K
23.6%85
$150K–$200K
30.3%109
$200K–$300K
32.5%117
$300K–$500K
7.8%28
$500K–$1M
0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500
3
$500–$750
18
$750–$1,000
29
$1,000–$1,250
26
$1,250–$1,500
27
$1,500–$2,000
2

Year Built

2020 or later
1.5%8
2010–2019
0.6%3
2000–2009
13%68
1990–1999
7.8%41
1980–1989
5.7%30
1970–1979
18.5%97
1960–1969
10.5%55
1950–1959
6.1%32
1940–1949
9.4%49
1939 or earlier
26.9%141

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
73%341
Electricity
24.2%113
Bottled/LP Gas
2.8%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,125

Mean Household Incomei

$96,374

Per Capita Incomei

$40,031

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

12.8%

Labor Forcei

789

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.6%17
$10K–$15K
3%14
$15K–$20K
2.6%12
$20K–$25K
2.1%10
$25K–$30K
2.6%12
$30K–$35K
2.6%12
$35K–$40K
5.1%24
$40K–$45K
3.6%17
$45K–$50K
2.1%10
$50K–$60K
9.6%45
$60K–$75K
6.6%31
$75K–$100K
19.9%93
$100K–$125K
11.1%52
$125K–$150K
9.9%46
$150K–$200K
6.9%32
$200K+
8.6%40

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

5

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

181.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines
6
Mexico
5

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

679

Avg. Commutei

29.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

688

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

139(13.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured
3%Uninsured