Housing at a Glance
Median Home Value
$245,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,116/mo
Effective Tax Rate
0.96%
Median Household Income
$85,465
Affordability Ratio
2.9x
Home value ÷ income. <3 = affordable, >5 = expensive.
Rent Burden
23.0%
% of income spent on rent. >30% = burdened.
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Property Tax (Median)
$2,344
Tax as % of Home Value
0.96%
Monthly Owner Cost
$1,406
Renter Income
$55,093
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.