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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,463

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White
82.9%10,335
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%1,715
Two or More
2.3%287
Asian
0.5%68
Black
0.4%49
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative
2.7%249
High School Diploma
31%2,839
Some College (<1 yr)
5.9%544
Some College (1+ yr)
11.7%1,071
Associate's Degree
11.8%1,079
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%1,677
Master's Degree
5.8%531
Professional Degree
1.7%159
Doctorate
0.4%36
HS or Higher
89.3%
BA or Higher
26.2%
Graduate+
7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,800

Median Renti

$961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied
68.5%3,703
Renter-Occupied
31.5%1,705

Total Units

5,574

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

3%

Home Values

Under $50K
2.6%96
$50K–$100K
0.6%23
$100K–$150K
8.2%302
$150K–$200K
33.8%1,253
$200K–$300K
37.4%1,385
$300K–$500K
17.2%637
$500K–$1M
0.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500
195
$500–$750
235
$750–$1,000
513
$1,000–$1,250
288
$1,250–$1,500
279
$1,500–$2,000
110
$2,000+
36

Year Built

2010–2019
3.2%179
2000–2009
7.6%424
1990–1999
11.7%651
1980–1989
8.4%468
1970–1979
13%724
1960–1969
10%560
1950–1959
17.2%960
1940–1949
5.5%309
1939 or earlier
23.3%1,299

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
73.1%3,953
Electricity
24.4%1,318
Bottled/LP Gas
0.9%50
No Fuel
0.4%24
Wood
0.4%23
Other
0.4%23
Fuel Oil
0.3%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,302

Mean Household Incomei

$86,685

Per Capita Incomei

$38,229

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

7,281

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
3.8%207
$10K–$15K
3%161
$15K–$20K
1.8%95
$20K–$25K
2.6%142
$25K–$30K
4.1%222
$30K–$35K
3.8%204
$35K–$40K
2.6%138
$40K–$45K
3.6%196
$45K–$50K
6%323
$50K–$60K
6%324
$60K–$75K
10.7%579
$75K–$100K
17.6%954
$100K–$125K
14.5%786
$125K–$150K
9%488
$150K–$200K
7.2%387
$200K+
3.7%202

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

222

Residentsi

271

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 8212 homes92% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,302/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr
86%
Very low income$24K–$40K/yr
14%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7% of subsidized households are minority

46% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

521(5.2% of civilian adults)