Head to head
Allen vs Rowlett
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
Allen
Collin Co. · $485K
86
A- · Great
Rowlett
Dallas Co. · $364K
77
B · Good
| Realust Score |
Allen | Rowlett |
| Prosperity |
85 |
77 |
| Schools |
89 |
78 |
| Safety |
84 |
75 |
| Lifestyle |
89 |
83 |
| Market |
76 |
74 |
| Affordability |
83 |
88 |
| Commute |
75 |
69 |
| Growth |
68 |
62 |
| Housing | Allen | Rowlett |
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| Median Home Price | $485,393 | $364,063 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 | $182 |
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| Starter Home Price | $444,900 | $389,000 |
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| Premium Home Price | $1,134,000 | $635,000 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 97.7% | 98% |
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| % Single Family | 73.5% | 93.5% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $2,689 | $2,017 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,749 | $2,136 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $4,643 | $3,264 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $6,647 | $4,301 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | -1% | 0.7% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.9% | 0.9% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,544 sq ft | 2,451 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.5 | 3.6 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $123 | $86 |
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| % With HOA | 36% | 21.5% |
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| % With Pool | 13.5% | 7% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 31,422 sq ft | 11,210 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2004 | 2005 |
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| Avg Baths | 3.1 | 3 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.6 | 2.6 |
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| % Townhome | 7.5% | 2% |
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| % Condo | 0.5% | 0.5% |
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| % With Garage | 96.5% | 96.5% |
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| % New Construction | 44% | 52% |
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| % Price Reduced | 10% | 11.5% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 2% | 1.5% |
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| % Contingent | 4.5% | 1% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $21,534 | $25,298 |
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| % Single Story | 26% | 32.5% |
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| % With Fireplace | 43.5% | 53.5% |
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| % With Central Air | 48% | 41.5% |
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| % Waterfront | 0% | 10.5% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2.1 | 2 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $145,140 | $121,166 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $166,748 | $146,663 |
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| Avg Home Age | 22 | 21 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 68 days | 81 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $510,000 | $400,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $219 | $182 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $1,798 | $2,021 |
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| Inventory Active | 299 | 239 |
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| Inventory Total | 399 | 317 |
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| Inventory Pending | 100 | 78 |
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| % Under Contract | 25.1% | 24.6% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 96 | 44 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -4.3% | 3.6% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -5.4% | -2.8% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $513,357 | $374,394 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 14.2% | 13.5% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $425,070 | $320,846 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 69 | 58 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,775 | $1,759 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 25.6% | 28.9% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,399 | $1,373 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 54 | 53 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 61 | 61 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 69 | 66 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 70 | 67 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 64 | 63 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 66 | 67 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | 4.9 | 6.9 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 26.4 | 25.9 |
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| Economy | Allen | Rowlett |
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| Median Household Income | $130,901 | $112,081 |
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| Avg Household Income | $161,489 | $127,635 |
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| Per Capita Income | $55,986 | $46,206 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 5.9% | 8.1% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 9.6% | 10.1% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 12.2% | 14.2% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 9.9% | 11.8% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 18.6% | 22.7% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 43.8% | 33.2% |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 4% |
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| Jobs Score | 8.7 | 7.3 |
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| Schools | Allen | Rowlett |
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| Primary School District | Allen ISD | Garland ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 8.5 | 5 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 92.61 | 51.09 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 16 | 44 |
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| # Middle Schools | 3 | 12 |
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| # High Schools | 1 | 10 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 15:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98.3% | 99% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 8.7 | 6.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 92.2% | 96.5% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 46.5% | 11.7% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 62% | 19.5% |
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| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 0.3% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 1,750 | 1,409 |
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| Safety | Allen | Rowlett |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 8.3 per 1K | 14.1 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 0.8 per 1K | 1.7 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 73 per 100K | 109.9 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 9.7 per 100K | 15.9 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 7.5 per 1K | 12.4 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 62.4 per 100K | 105.6 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 727.1 per 100K | 1,077.6 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 88.8 per 100K | 121.5 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 | 1.5 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 23.7 per 100K | 26 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Allen | Rowlett |
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| # Movie Theaters | 4 | 2 |
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| # Libraries | 9 | 12 |
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| # Museums | 6 | 4 |
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| Nightlife Score | 6 | 6 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 8.7 | 7.3 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 8 | 6 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 5.3 | 6 |
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| Commute Score | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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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 | Rural |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | — | 46 |
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| # Grocery Stores | 26 | 16 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Hospitals | 45 | 25 |
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| # Bars | 60+ | 46 |
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| # Pharmacies | 60+ | 37 |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Allen | Rowlett |
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| Avg Commute Time | 28 min | 31 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 66.8% | 75.2% |
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| % Carpool | 5.9% | 7.2% |
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| % Public Transit | 0.7% | 1.4% |
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| % Work From Home | 24.8% | 15.4% |
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| Transit Score | — | 42 |
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| Walkability Score | 68 | 58 |
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| Bike Score | 68 | 42 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 25 mi | 19.8 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 34.3 mi | 38.6 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 32 min | 36 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 25.9 mi | 26.6 mi |
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| EV Stations | 25 | 17 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 39 | 45 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 57 | 5 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination | Blink Network, Tesla Destination, ChargePoint Network |
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| Demographics | Allen | Rowlett |
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| Population | 110,265 | 65,463 |
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| Population Density | 4,179.2 | 3,155.2 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 8.4% | 2.6% |
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| Median Age | 38.4 | 39.9 |
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| % Under 18 | 25.4% | 22.4% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 8.3% | 8.6% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 14.6% | 13.5% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
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| % Age 65+ | 11.4% | 13.8% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.95 | 2.79 |
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| % Family Households | 77.3% | 77.1% |
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| % Homeownership | 69.4% | 75.2% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 95.8% | 93.2% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 57.5% | 37.9% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 23.6% | 11.1% |
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| % White | 50.5% | 53.9% |
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| % Black | 12.2% | 20.1% |
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| % Asian | 21.1% | 7% |
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| % South Asian | 8.1% | 2% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 12.6% | 21.7% |
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| % Native American | 0.4% | 0.8% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 12.4% | 13.6% |
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| % Other Race | 3.4% | 4.7% |
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| % Foreign Born | 23.6% | 14.9% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 14.1% | 12.8% |
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| % Renters | 30.6% | 24.8% |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 85.9% | 87.2% |
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| % From Out Of State | 2% | 1.4% |
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| % From Different County | 2.8% | 5% |
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| % From Abroad | 1.1% | 0.4% |
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| % Families With Kids | 41.7% | 33.6% |
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| % Married Couples | 64.5% | 63.4% |
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| % Single Parent | 5.9% | 5.8% |
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| % Living Alone | 18.3% | 19.4% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 7.4% | 6.1% |
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| % With Broadband | 97.2% | 98.1% |
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| % With Computer | 98.9% | 99.4% |
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| % Male | 49.1% | 49.8% |
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| % Female | 50.9% | 50.2% |
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| Total Households | 37,243 | 23,352 |
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