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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,740

Median Agei

35.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
97.4%
BA or Higher
49.4%
Graduate+
19%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,900

Median Renti

$1,157

Total Units

5,844

Homeownership

79.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K
3.9%173
$50K–$100K
2.7%121
$100K–$150K
11.7%524
$150K–$200K
21.6%966
$200K–$300K
36%1,613
$300K–$500K
21.3%952
$500K–$1M
2%90
$1M+
0.8%37

Rent Distribution

$500–$750
56
$750–$1,000
246
$1,000–$1,250
393
$1,250–$1,500
178
$1,500–$2,000
107
$2,000+
119

Year Built

2020 or later
0.4%26
2010–2019
19.5%1,142
2000–2009
19.3%1,129
1990–1999
20.7%1,212
1980–1989
9.6%561
1970–1979
20.4%1,194
1960–1969
5.3%309
1950–1959
2.2%127
1939 or earlier
2.5%144

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
77.6%4,364
Electricity
21.6%1,215
No Fuel
0.3%18
Solar
0.2%14
Bottled/LP Gas
0.1%8
Wood
0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,030

Mean Household Incomei

$121,600

Per Capita Incomei

$46,957

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

7,618

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.8%211
$10K–$15K
0.9%53
$15K–$20K
0.4%23
$20K–$25K
1.8%99
$25K–$30K
1.3%71
$30K–$35K
1.7%95
$35K–$40K
1.1%63
$40K–$45K
2.2%126
$45K–$50K
3.5%194
$50K–$60K
6.3%354
$60K–$75K
7.6%427
$75K–$100K
16.3%915
$100K–$125K
13.1%735
$125K–$150K
11.7%658
$150K–$200K
19.3%1,085
$200K+
9.1%512

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

58

Residentsi

97

Avg. Tenant Renti

$483/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes85% occupied$483/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,030/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr
79%
Very low income$32K–$53K/yr
16%
Low income$53K–$85K/yr
5%

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% 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

4883.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India
133
Philippines
54
China
31
United Kingdom
23
Germany
11
Korea
7

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,319

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,265

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

537(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured
4%Uninsured