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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,937

Median Agei

41.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95%
BA or Higher
20.2%
Graduate+
4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,100

Median Renti

$927

Total Units

914

Homeownership

82.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Home Values

Under $50K
7.3%50
$50K–$100K
23.2%159
$100K–$150K
35.8%245
$150K–$200K
12.6%86
$200K–$300K
16.5%113
$300K–$500K
2.6%18
$500K–$1M
0.9%6
$1M+
1%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500
16
$500–$750
11
$750–$1,000
60
$1,000–$1,250
29
$1,250–$1,500
13

Year Built

2010–2019
0.7%6
2000–2009
6.8%62
1990–1999
9.4%86
1980–1989
12.4%113
1970–1979
11.9%109
1960–1969
8.5%78
1950–1959
11.4%104
1940–1949
5.8%53
1939 or earlier
33.2%303

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
63.7%527
Electricity
29.1%241
Bottled/LP Gas
3.4%28
Fuel Oil
1.3%11
Wood
1.1%9
Solar
0.7%6
No Fuel
0.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,477

Mean Household Incomei

$78,798

Per Capita Incomei

$33,299

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

935

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.7%31
$10K–$15K
2.1%17
$15K–$20K
5.6%46
$20K–$25K
6.5%54
$25K–$30K
3.6%30
$30K–$35K
2.4%20
$35K–$40K
6.5%54
$40K–$45K
4%33
$45K–$50K
7.9%65
$50K–$60K
5.3%44
$60K–$75K
7.1%59
$75K–$100K
16.7%138
$100K–$125K
10.4%86
$125K–$150K
3.9%32
$150K–$200K
10.2%84
$200K+
4.1%34

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

45

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing34 homes94% occupied$413/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,477/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr
72%
Very low income$18K–$31K/yr
16%
Low income$31K–$49K/yr
9%
Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr
3%

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16% of subsidized households are minority

40% 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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

827

Avg. Commutei

34.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

879

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

151(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured
4.9%Uninsured