Head to head
Allen vs McKinney
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
Allen
Collin Co. · $485K
86
A- · Great
McKinney
Collin Co. · $472K
84
A- · Great
| Realust Score |
Allen | McKinney |
| Prosperity |
85 |
83 |
| Schools |
89 |
83 |
| Safety |
84 |
80 |
| Lifestyle |
89 |
89 |
| Market |
76 |
78 |
| Affordability |
83 |
82 |
| Commute |
75 |
74 |
| Growth |
68 |
75 |
| Housing | Allen | McKinney |
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| Median Home Price | $485,393 | $472,118 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 | $211 |
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| Starter Home Price | $444,900 | $424,990 |
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| Premium Home Price | $1,134,000 | $827,000 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 97.7% | 97.5% |
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| % Single Family | 73.5% | 92.5% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $2,689 | $2,615 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,749 | $999 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $4,643 | $2,469 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $6,647 | $3,331 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | -1% | -0.1% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.9% | 0.7% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,544 sq ft | 2,813 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.5 | 3.8 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $123 | $107 |
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| % With HOA | 36% | 17.5% |
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| % With Pool | 13.5% | 2% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 31,422 sq ft | 13,846 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2004 | 2018 |
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| Avg Baths | 3.1 | 3.3 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.6 | 2.9 |
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| % Townhome | 7.5% | 5.5% |
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| % Condo | 0.5% | 1% |
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| % With Garage | 96.5% | 98.5% |
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| % New Construction | 44% | 81.5% |
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| % Price Reduced | 10% | 13% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 2% | 0% |
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| % Contingent | 4.5% | 0% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $21,534 | $13,326 |
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| % Single Story | 26% | 29.5% |
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| % With Fireplace | 43.5% | 16% |
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| % With Central Air | 48% | 16.5% |
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| % Waterfront | 0% | 0% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $145,140 | $166,253 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $166,748 | $192,844 |
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| Avg Home Age | 22 | 8 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 68 days | 66 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $510,000 | $519,995 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $219 | $211 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $1,798 | $1,794 |
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| Inventory Active | 299 | 769 |
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| Inventory Total | 399 | 1,152 |
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| Inventory Pending | 100 | 383 |
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| % Under Contract | 25.1% | 33.2% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 96 | 256 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -4.3% | -2.7% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -5.4% | -5.6% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $513,357 | $499,991 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 14.2% | 11.9% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $425,070 | $422,007 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 69 | 193 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,775 | $1,765 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 25.6% | 23.2% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,399 | $1,431 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 54 | 54 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 61 | 64 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 69 | 68 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 70 | 70 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 64 | 71 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 66 | 68 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | 4.9 | -1.6 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 26.4 | 31.2 |
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| Economy | Allen | McKinney |
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| Median Household Income | $130,901 | $124,215 |
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| Avg Household Income | $161,489 | $153,221 |
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| Per Capita Income | $55,986 | $55,643 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 5.9% | 7.1% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 9.6% | 11.3% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 12.2% | 11.2% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 9.9% | 11.2% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 18.6% | 18.4% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 43.8% | 40.7% |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 3.7% |
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| Jobs Score | 8.7 | 8 |
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| Schools | Allen | McKinney |
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| Primary School District | Allen ISD | McKinney ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 8.5 | 6.6 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 92.61 | 71.38 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 16 | 21 |
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| # Middle Schools | 3 | 5 |
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| # High Schools | 1 | 6 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 14.1:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98.3% | 98.1% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 92.2% | 96.5% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 46.5% | 26.4% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 62% | 38.9% |
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| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 1% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 1,750 | 1,824 |
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| Safety | Allen | McKinney |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 8.3 per 1K | 8.9 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 0.8 per 1K | 1.3 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 73 per 100K | 74.8 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 9.7 per 100K | 12.8 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 7.5 per 1K | 7.6 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 62.4 per 100K | 85.3 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 727.1 per 100K | 656.7 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 88.8 per 100K | 73.5 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | B+ | B |
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| Safety Score | 3 | 2.66 |
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| Murder Rate | 0.9 per 100K | 4.8 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 23.7 per 100K | 26.9 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Allen | McKinney |
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| # Movie Theaters | 4 | 3 |
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| # Libraries | 9 | 9 |
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| # Museums | 6 | 7 |
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| Nightlife Score | 6 | 6 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 8 | 7.3 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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| Commute Score | 5.3 | 6 |
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| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 |
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| Area Feel | Dense Suburban | Dense Suburban |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | — | 60+ |
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| # Grocery Stores | 26 | 13 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Hospitals | 45 | 40 |
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| # Bars | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Pharmacies | 60+ | 50 |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Allen | McKinney |
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| Avg Commute Time | 28 min | 28 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 66.8% | 68.3% |
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| % Carpool | 5.9% | 6.9% |
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| % Public Transit | 0.7% | 0.2% |
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| % Work From Home | 24.8% | 21.8% |
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| Walkability Score | 68 | 64 |
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| Bike Score | 68 | 54 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 25 mi | 33.3 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 34.3 mi | 34.7 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 32 min | 31 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 25.9 mi | 35.5 mi |
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| EV Stations | 25 | 27 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 39 | 40 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 57 | 28 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination |
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| Demographics | Allen | McKinney |
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| Population | 110,265 | 210,600 |
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| Population Density | 4,179.2 | 3,064.5 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 8.4% | 15.7% |
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| Median Age | 38.4 | 36.9 |
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| % Under 18 | 25.4% | 26.2% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 8.3% | 8.4% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 14.6% | 17.4% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 16.9% | 14.7% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 11.8% | 10.6% |
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| % Age 65+ | 11.4% | 10.3% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.95 | 2.82 |
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| % Family Households | 77.3% | 75.1% |
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| % Homeownership | 69.4% | 63.8% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 95.8% | 95.2% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 57.5% | 54.1% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 23.6% | 20.3% |
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| % White | 50.5% | 56.5% |
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| % Black | 12.2% | 12.3% |
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| % Asian | 21.1% | 14.5% |
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| % South Asian | 8.1% | 7.4% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 12.6% | 17.2% |
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| % Native American | 0.4% | 0.6% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.1% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 12.4% | 13% |
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| % Other Race | 3.4% | 3.1% |
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| % Foreign Born | 23.6% | 19.5% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 14.1% | 14.5% |
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| % Renters | 30.6% | 36.2% |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 85.9% | 85.5% |
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| % From Out Of State | 2% | 3.2% |
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| % From Different County | 2.8% | 3.3% |
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| % From Abroad | 1.1% | 1.2% |
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| % Families With Kids | 41.7% | 41.7% |
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| % Married Couples | 64.5% | 60.4% |
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| % Single Parent | 5.9% | 6.4% |
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| % Living Alone | 18.3% | 20.6% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 7.4% | 6.2% |
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| % With Broadband | 97.2% | 95.7% |
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| % With Computer | 98.9% | 98.6% |
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| % Male | 49.1% | 50.1% |
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| % Female | 50.9% | 49.9% |
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| Total Households | 37,243 | 74,072 |
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