Housing at a Glance
Median Home Value
$167,500
Median Gross Rent
$915/mo
Effective Tax Rate
1.69%
Median Household Income
$58,985
Affordability Ratio
2.8x
Home value ÷ income. <3 = affordable, >5 = expensive.
Rent Burden
28.0%
% of income spent on rent. >30% = burdened.
More Housing Data
Property Tax (Median)
$2,828
Tax as % of Home Value
1.69%
Monthly Owner Cost
$938
Renter Income
$33,250
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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.