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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,307

Median Agei

45.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
92.5%
BA or Higher
21%
Graduate+
4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$139,500

Median Renti

$805

Total Units

2,334

Homeownership

75.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
8.3%126
$50K–$100K
26.4%400
$100K–$150K
24%363
$150K–$200K
11.4%172
$200K–$300K
26.3%398
$300K–$500K
3.6%55

Rent Distribution

Under $500
166
$500–$750
42
$750–$1,000
136
$1,000–$1,250
78
$1,250–$1,500
28
$2,000+
10

Year Built

2010–2019
3.2%74
2000–2009
10.2%238
1990–1999
6.4%150
1980–1989
13.2%308
1970–1979
7.9%184
1960–1969
2.7%64
1950–1959
6.6%153
1940–1949
15.3%357
1939 or earlier
34.5%806

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
78.4%1,564
Electricity
18.1%362
Bottled/LP Gas
1.4%28
No Fuel
1.4%28
Other
0.7%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,435

Mean Household Incomei

$72,208

Per Capita Incomei

$35,730

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

2%

Labor Forcei

2,239

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
8.1%161
$10K–$15K
7.2%144
$15K–$20K
0.9%18
$20K–$25K
4.6%91
$25K–$30K
4.6%92
$30K–$35K
0.2%3
$35K–$40K
5.9%117
$40K–$45K
3.2%64
$45K–$50K
2.9%57
$50K–$60K
7.5%150
$60K–$75K
8.4%167
$75K–$100K
22.4%447
$100K–$125K
8.8%176
$125K–$150K
7.7%153
$150K–$200K
6%119
$200K+
1.9%37

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

83

Residentsi

152

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing64 homes98% occupied$398/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,435/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr
66%
Very low income$20K–$33K/yr
24%
Low income$33K–$52K/yr
7%
Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr
3%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% 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

1212.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea
79
China
17

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,132

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,194

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

216(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured
3.9%Uninsured