Head to head
Carrollton vs Irving
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Irving
Dallas Co. · $339K
71
B- · Above Average
| Realust Score |
Carrollton | Irving |
| Prosperity |
73 |
67 |
| Schools |
79 |
71 |
| Safety |
72 |
62 |
| Lifestyle |
86 |
83 |
| Market |
79 |
76 |
| Affordability |
80 |
79 |
| Commute |
82 |
81 |
| Growth |
60 |
71 |
| Housing | Carrollton | Irving |
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| Median Home Price | $400,642 | $339,198 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $217 | $220 |
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| Starter Home Price | $342,500 | $225,000 |
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| Premium Home Price | $750,000 | $917,000 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 97.7% | 97.3% |
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| % Single Family | 77.5% | 74.5% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $2,219 | $1,879 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,460 | $996 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $2,200 | $1,992 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $4,064 | $3,694 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | -2.8% | 0.1% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.3% | 0.4% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 6 | 5.3 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,098 sq ft | 2,232 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.4 | 3.3 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $207 | $259 |
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| % With HOA | 37.5% | 47.5% |
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| % With Pool | 23.5% | 16% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 32,107 sq ft | 40,701 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 1988 | 1987 |
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| Avg Baths | 2.6 | 2.8 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.3 | 2.3 |
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| % Townhome | 0% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 8.5% | 10.5% |
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| % With Garage | 83.5% | 85% |
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| % New Construction | 7% | 21.5% |
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| % Price Reduced | 16.5% | 12.5% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 4% | 5% |
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| % Contingent | 7% | 3% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $13,172 | $14,917 |
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| % Single Story | 50.5% | 45% |
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| % With Fireplace | 79.5% | 48.5% |
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| % With Central Air | 67% | 72% |
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| % Waterfront | 0.5% | 3.5% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2 | 1.9 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $125,037 | $137,542 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $161,767 | $162,373 |
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| Avg Home Age | 38 | 39 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 64 days | 68 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $411,499 | $420,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $217 | $220 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $1,724 | $1,583 |
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| Inventory Active | 231 | 320 |
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| Inventory Total | 344 | 427 |
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| Inventory Pending | 113 | 107 |
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| % Under Contract | 32.8% | 25.1% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 88 | 116 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -1.5% | -1.9% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -1.8% | -0.3% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $408,140 | $340,254 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 16.3% | 16.6% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $344,404 | $290,979 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 73 | 74 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,660 | $1,575 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 24.1% | 26.7% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,300 | $1,245 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 53 | 50 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 58 | 54 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 61 | 56 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 64 | 57 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 63 | 57 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 61 | 56 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | -2.1 | -1.4 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 15.3 | 17.1 |
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| Economy | Carrollton | Irving |
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| Median Household Income | $101,396 | $81,830 |
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| Avg Household Income | $130,360 | $109,912 |
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| Per Capita Income | $51,524 | $40,642 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 7.8% | 9.1% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 12.5% | 17.8% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 15.3% | 18.8% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 13.5% | 13.8% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 22.2% | 18.9% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 28.7% | 21.5% |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 11% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 4.5% |
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| Jobs Score | 7.3 | 6.7 |
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| Schools | Carrollton | Irving |
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| Primary School District | Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | Irving ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 5.4 | 2.5 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 57.96 | 17.07 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 24 | 18 |
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| # Middle Schools | 6 | 8 |
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| # High Schools | 8 | 6 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 15.5:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 93.9% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 8 | 6.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 95.1% | 100% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 13.8% | 5.4% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 24.9% | 13.7% |
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| Dropout Rate | 4.8% | 4.1% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 1,677 | 2,146 |
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| Safety | Carrollton | Irving |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 11.2 per 1K | 20.4 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 1 per 1K | 2.7 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 101.2 per 100K | 157.3 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 22.5 per 100K | 57.1 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 10.2 per 1K | 17.7 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 152.1 per 100K | 250.1 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 961.3 per 100K | 1,521.8 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 202.3 per 100K | 426.9 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | C+ | C+ |
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| Safety Score | 2.33 | 2 |
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| Murder Rate | 1.5 per 100K | 1.6 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 12.7 per 100K | 53.6 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Carrollton | Irving |
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| # Movie Theaters | 6 | 6 |
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| # Libraries | 12 | 8 |
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| # Museums | 7 | 9 |
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| Nightlife Score | 8 | 8 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 8 | 7.3 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 7.3 | 6 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 5.3 | 6 |
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| Commute Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Diversity Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| Area Feel | Dense Suburban | Urban Suburban Mix |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | 60+ | 46 |
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| # Grocery Stores | 38 | 25 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Hospitals | 54 | 43 |
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| # Bars | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Pharmacies | 60+ | 52 |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Carrollton | Irving |
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| Avg Commute Time | 24 min | 24 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 69% | 68.8% |
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| % Carpool | 8.3% | 10.2% |
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| % Public Transit | 0.9% | 1% |
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| % Work From Home | 19.4% | 17.3% |
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| Transit Score | 33 | 51 |
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| Walkability Score | 82 | 80 |
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| Bike Score | 61 | 59 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 18.6 mi | 12.6 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 13.5 mi | 7.3 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 15 min | 10 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 15.1 mi | 8.2 mi |
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| EV Stations | 62 | 42 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 124 | 87 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 46 | 20 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, UNIVERSAL |
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| Demographics | Carrollton | Irving |
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| Population | 133,740 | 256,492 |
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| Population Density | 3,652.8 | 3,827.1 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | -1.5% | 7% |
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| Median Age | 39.2 | 32.8 |
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| % Under 18 | 19.6% | 26.2% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 8.3% | 9.2% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 15.5% | 18.8% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 15.9% | 16.2% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 14% | 11.6% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 13% | 9.3% |
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| % Age 65+ | 13.7% | 8.7% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.56 | 2.69 |
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| % Family Households | 67.4% | 64.9% |
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| % Homeownership | 58.5% | 38.1% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 88.5% | 81% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 45.2% | 42.4% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 16% | 17.4% |
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| % White | 46.6% | 33.7% |
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| % Black | 9% | 12.8% |
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| % Asian | 17.8% | 23.2% |
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| % South Asian | 4.5% | 16.1% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 32.3% | 43.4% |
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| % Native American | 0.6% | 0.6% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 17.4% | 15.1% |
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| % Other Race | 8.3% | 14.6% |
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| % Foreign Born | 28% | 42.5% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 10.8% | 15.8% |
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| % Renters | 41.5% | 61.9% |
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| Diversity Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 89.2% | 84.2% |
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| % From Out Of State | 1.5% | 2.4% |
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| % From Different County | 4.1% | 2.8% |
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| % From Abroad | 1.1% | 2.5% |
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| % Families With Kids | 29.2% | 36.1% |
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| % Married Couples | 52.3% | 47.7% |
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| % Single Parent | 5% | 6.6% |
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| % Living Alone | 26.2% | 28.4% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 7.3% | 5.3% |
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| % With Broadband | 95.6% | 92.7% |
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| % With Computer | 98.6% | 98.1% |
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| % Male | 49.6% | 50.3% |
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| % Female | 50.4% | 49.7% |
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| Total Households | 51,995 | 94,845 |
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