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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,118

Median Agei

44.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
93.1%
BA or Higher
18.6%
Graduate+
5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,500

Median Renti

$756

Total Units

1,465

Homeownership

65.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
14%117
$50K–$100K
42.1%352
$100K–$150K
24.2%202
$150K–$200K
12.7%106
$200K–$300K
4.8%40
$300K–$500K
2.3%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500
110
$500–$750
71
$750–$1,000
184
$1,000–$1,250
10

Year Built

2020 or later
1.8%26
2010–2019
8.8%129
2000–2009
0.1%2
1990–1999
3.2%47
1980–1989
5.9%87
1970–1979
15.8%231
1960–1969
4%58
1950–1959
14.5%213
1940–1949
13.6%199
1939 or earlier
32.3%473

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
77.1%988
Electricity
20.9%268
Wood
1.4%18
Other
0.6%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,806

Mean Household Incomei

$85,663

Per Capita Incomei

$37,996

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

1,441

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
7%90
$10K–$15K
3%39
$15K–$20K
1.4%18
$20K–$25K
4.4%56
$25K–$30K
5%64
$30K–$35K
4.7%60
$35K–$40K
3.8%49
$40K–$45K
2.6%33
$45K–$50K
3.9%50
$50K–$60K
4.4%57
$60K–$75K
5.7%73
$75K–$100K
16.6%213
$100K–$125K
15.7%201
$125K–$150K
7.1%91
$150K–$200K
6.2%80
$200K+
8.4%108

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

77

Residentsi

103

Avg. Tenant Renti

$356/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing45 homes98% occupied$349/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes73% occupied$367/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,806/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr
70%
Very low income$23K–$38K/yr
26.9%
Low income$38K–$61K/yr
3.1%

Who Receives This Housing

77.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.1% of subsidized households are minority

37.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,349

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,374

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

239(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured
6.9%Uninsured