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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,238

Median Agei

40.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher
95.7%
BA or Higher
38.2%
Graduate+
17.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$222,100

Median Renti

$864

Total Units

3,054

Homeownership

80.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K
4.4%107
$50K–$100K
1.6%38
$100K–$150K
9.6%232
$150K–$200K
20.2%489
$200K–$300K
48.4%1,171
$300K–$500K
14.6%354
$500K–$1M
1.1%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500
130
$500–$750
101
$750–$1,000
110
$1,000–$1,250
76
$1,250–$1,500
67
$1,500–$2,000
68

Year Built

2020 or later
0.3%10
2010–2019
2.5%77
2000–2009
39.5%1,207
1990–1999
17.1%523
1980–1989
16.2%494
1970–1979
8.3%252
1960–1969
2.5%77
1950–1959
4.7%145
1940–1949
3.8%117
1939 or earlier
5%152

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
88.4%2,647
Electricity
10.5%316
Bottled/LP Gas
0.6%18
Wood
0.3%8
Fuel Oil
0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$109,333

Mean Household Incomei

$118,633

Per Capita Incomei

$43,523

Poverty Ratei

6.3%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

4,464

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
1.9%57
$10K–$15K
5.6%167
$15K–$20K
6.4%191
$20K–$25K
1.4%42
$25K–$30K
0.6%19
$35K–$40K
1.9%58
$40K–$45K
2.2%67
$45K–$50K
3.6%107
$50K–$60K
4.9%148
$60K–$75K
7.8%233
$75K–$100K
10.4%312
$100K–$125K
8.2%246
$125K–$150K
12.9%387
$150K–$200K
16.5%495
$200K+
15.6%467

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

90

Residentsi

123

Avg. Tenant Renti

$330/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes98% occupied$362/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 840 homes80% occupied$289/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $109,333/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr
75.2%
Very low income$33K–$55K/yr
23.5%
Low income$55K–$87K/yr
1.3%

Who Receives This Housing

71.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.9% 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

1662%

By Region

Top Countries

China
61
Philippines
15
Mexico
14
Canada
11

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,298

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,338

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

315(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured
2.7%Uninsured