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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,121

Median Agei

46.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White
67.9%8,903
Asian
19.5%2,556
Hispanic/Latino
7.4%965
Black
2.7%352
Two or More
2%267
Other
0.3%40
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative
0.6%54
High School Diploma
11.6%1,104
Some College (<1 yr)
2.5%234
Some College (1+ yr)
5%476
Associate's Degree
3.9%372
Bachelor's Degree
35.7%3,393
Master's Degree
24.7%2,345
Professional Degree
7.2%684
Doctorate
6.7%637
HS or Higher
97.8%
BA or Higher
74.2%
Graduate+
38.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$709,600

Median Renti

$2,558

Tenure

Owner-Occupied
95.5%4,451
Renter-Occupied
4.5%209

Total Units

4,843

Homeownership

95.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K
0.8%35
$100K–$150K
1.1%49
$150K–$200K
0.4%17
$200K–$300K
2.9%130
$300K–$500K
8.4%372
$500K–$1M
70.6%3,142
$1M+
15.9%706

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000
22
$1,000–$1,250
15
$1,500–$2,000
36
$2,000+
106

Year Built

2020 or later
0.7%35
2010–2019
2.1%103
2000–2009
5.8%281
1990–1999
12.2%593
1980–1989
5.5%268
1970–1979
10.5%509
1960–1969
24.2%1,170
1950–1959
30.6%1,483
1940–1949
3.7%179
1939 or earlier
4.6%222

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas
91.7%4,275
Electricity
4.5%211
Fuel Oil
2.4%110
Bottled/LP Gas
0.8%37
Other
0.3%16
No Fuel
0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$198,750

Mean Household Incomei

$251,882

Per Capita Incomei

$90,794

Poverty Ratei

2%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

6,625

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K
1.2%57
$10K–$15K
0.4%18
$15K–$20K
0.8%37
$20K–$25K
1.6%73
$25K–$30K
3%139
$30K–$35K
0.9%42
$40K–$45K
0.4%18
$45K–$50K
0.5%21
$50K–$60K
3.2%149
$60K–$75K
5.1%236
$75K–$100K
5%233
$100K–$125K
8.5%394
$125K–$150K
12.1%562
$150K–$200K
8%374
$200K+
49.5%2,307

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

2

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,66220.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India
739
China
567
Poland
90
United Kingdom
72
Germany
32
Philippines
21
Canada
20
Korea
9

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,287

Avg. Commutei

36.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,375

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

303(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured
1%Uninsured