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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,834

Median Agei

39.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95.6%
BA or Higher
27%
Graduate+
13.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,000

Median Renti

$921

Total Units

3,119

Homeownership

65.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K
1.3%24
$50K–$100K
35.6%657
$100K–$150K
35.8%662
$150K–$200K
10.9%202
$200K–$300K
5.1%95
$300K–$500K
5.3%98
$500K–$1M
3.8%70
$1M+
2.2%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500
13
$500–$750
277
$750–$1,000
366
$1,000–$1,250
200
$1,250–$1,500
82
$2,000+
25

Year Built

2010–2019
1.5%48
2000–2009
3.8%118
1990–1999
1.5%46
1980–1989
6.6%205
1970–1979
18.5%577
1960–1969
8.6%267
1950–1959
26.2%817
1940–1949
9.1%284
1939 or earlier
24.3%757

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
76.2%2,157
Electricity
22.4%634
Wood
1.2%34
No Fuel
0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,083

Mean Household Incomei

$88,011

Per Capita Incomei

$43,112

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

5%

Labor Forcei

3,412

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
6%171
$10K–$15K
3.6%102
$15K–$20K
4.6%131
$20K–$25K
2.8%79
$25K–$30K
3.5%98
$30K–$35K
1.8%52
$35K–$40K
4.7%133
$40K–$45K
6.3%179
$45K–$50K
4.7%133
$50K–$60K
10%283
$60K–$75K
18.6%528
$75K–$100K
10.7%303
$100K–$125K
6%170
$125K–$150K
5.4%154
$150K–$200K
6.5%184
$200K+
4.7%132

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

177

Residentsi

205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes77% occupied$571/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8128 homes94% occupied$377/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr
75.7%
Very low income$19K–$31K/yr
22.1%
Low income$31K–$50K/yr
1.4%
Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr
0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

61.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.1% of subsidized households are minority

57.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.5% 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

3065.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India
82
Mexico
61
Canada
32
Korea
26
Philippines
18
Germany
12
Guatemala
7

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,164

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,241

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

378(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured
5.9%Uninsured