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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,603

Median Agei

38.4

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
96.6%
BA or Higher
43.1%
Graduate+
19.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,700

Median Renti

$1,178

Total Units

5,929

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K
4.8%202
$50K–$100K
10.6%445
$100K–$150K
13.8%579
$150K–$200K
18.2%764
$200K–$300K
29.4%1,238
$300K–$500K
17.8%748
$500K–$1M
5.2%217
$1M+
0.3%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500
21
$500–$750
136
$750–$1,000
225
$1,000–$1,250
406
$1,250–$1,500
349
$1,500–$2,000
140
$2,000+
64

Year Built

2010–2019
13%768
2000–2009
22.7%1,344
1990–1999
20.7%1,226
1980–1989
11.2%662
1970–1979
7.1%420
1960–1969
7.2%424
1950–1959
10.1%599
1940–1949
2.9%170
1939 or earlier
5.3%316

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
67.6%3,775
Electricity
31.2%1,741
Bottled/LP Gas
0.8%45
Other
0.5%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,367

Mean Household Incomei

$113,284

Per Capita Incomei

$44,262

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

7,624

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
2.7%152
$10K–$15K
2.4%134
$15K–$20K
1.7%94
$20K–$25K
3.5%197
$25K–$30K
3%170
$30K–$35K
2%110
$35K–$40K
5.9%332
$40K–$45K
2%113
$45K–$50K
4.1%227
$50K–$60K
5.4%301
$60K–$75K
9.9%552
$75K–$100K
17.3%965
$100K–$125K
10.8%603
$125K–$150K
5.7%316
$150K–$200K
10.5%586
$200K+
13.2%735

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

126

Residentsi

170

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

50 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing15 homes95% occupied$383/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers91 homes81% occupied$471/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,367/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr
81.3%
Very low income$25K–$42K/yr
16.9%
Low income$42K–$67K/yr
1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

80.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79% of subsidized households are minority

40.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.5% 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

6954.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada
155
Germany
99
China
86
Korea
35
India
32
Mexico
17
Philippines
17
United Kingdom
17

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,132

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,148

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,128(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured
5%Uninsured