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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,742

Median Agei

35.8

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95.4%
BA or Higher
31.1%
Graduate+
5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,600

Median Renti

$941

Total Units

1,521

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K
1.8%19
$50K–$100K
7.5%78
$100K–$150K
19.1%199
$150K–$200K
33.4%347
$200K–$300K
28.5%296
$300K–$500K
9.7%101

Rent Distribution

Under $500
14
$500–$750
60
$750–$1,000
181
$1,000–$1,250
38
$1,250–$1,500
46
$1,500–$2,000
65
$2,000+
10

Year Built

2010–2019
3.2%48
2000–2009
22.3%339
1990–1999
17.1%260
1980–1989
12.8%194
1970–1979
11.4%173
1960–1969
4.2%64
1950–1959
11.9%181
1940–1949
4.9%74
1939 or earlier
12.4%188

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
87%1,276
Electricity
12.5%183
Wood
0.5%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,235

Mean Household Incomei

$89,127

Per Capita Incomei

$36,532

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

1,923

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
10.2%149
$10K–$15K
0.5%8
$15K–$20K
4.4%65
$20K–$25K
5.7%84
$25K–$30K
2.4%35
$30K–$35K
1%15
$35K–$40K
1.5%22
$40K–$45K
3.3%48
$45K–$50K
5.1%75
$50K–$60K
1.5%22
$60K–$75K
10.8%159
$75K–$100K
18.8%275
$100K–$125K
15.6%229
$125K–$150K
6.4%94
$150K–$200K
4.8%71
$200K+
7.8%115

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

52

Residentsi

56

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 848 homes98% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,235/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr
59%
Very low income$23K–$39K/yr
41%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78% 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

1343.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico
107
Germany
18
United Kingdom
9

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,770

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,848

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

369(13.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.2%Insured
1.8%Uninsured