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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

405

Median Agei

48.6

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
93%
BA or Higher
30.2%
Graduate+
13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,400

Median Renti

$475

Total Units

197

Homeownership

71.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.2%

Home Values

Under $50K
8.1%10
$50K–$100K
24.4%30
$100K–$150K
42.3%52
$150K–$200K
5.7%7
$200K–$300K
18.7%23
$300K–$500K
0.8%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500
26
$500–$750
17
$750–$1,000
3
$1,500–$2,000
2

Year Built

2010–2019
2.5%5
2000–2009
1%2
1990–1999
13.2%26
1980–1989
17.3%34
1970–1979
13.7%27
1960–1969
8.6%17
1950–1959
13.2%26
1940–1949
14.2%28
1939 or earlier
16.2%32

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
70.2%120
Electricity
28.1%48
Bottled/LP Gas
1.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,321

Mean Household Incomei

$81,370

Per Capita Incomei

$37,993

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

185

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
8.2%14
$10K–$15K
12.9%22
$15K–$20K
4.1%7
$20K–$25K
5.8%10
$25K–$30K
3.5%6
$30K–$35K
1.2%2
$35K–$40K
1.2%2
$40K–$45K
2.3%4
$45K–$50K
2.3%4
$50K–$60K
4.1%7
$60K–$75K
8.8%15
$75K–$100K
11.1%19
$100K–$125K
11.1%19
$125K–$150K
5.3%9
$150K–$200K
14.6%25
$200K+
3.5%6

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

34

Residentsi

36

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 834 homes96% occupied$425/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,321/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr
80%
Very low income$20K–$34K/yr
17%
Low income$34K–$54K/yr
3%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% 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

327.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom
24
Mexico
6
Philippines
2

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

176

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

180

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(10.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured
3.5%Uninsured