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Cedar Hill vs DeSoto
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DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
| Realust Score |
Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
| Prosperity |
72 |
66 |
| Schools |
74 |
71 |
| Safety |
64 |
64 |
| Lifestyle |
78 |
76 |
| Market |
75 |
78 |
| Affordability |
89 |
81 |
| Commute |
72 |
73 |
| Growth |
64 |
63 |
| Housing | Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
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| Median Home Price | $312,520 | $320,428 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $176 | $149 |
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| Starter Home Price | $295,000 | $412,990 |
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| Premium Home Price | $898,000 | $674,950 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 97.9% | — |
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| % Single Family | 85.5% | 97.5% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $1,731 | $1,775 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | — | $1,775 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | — | $2,074 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | — | $5,698 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | 2.4% | -1.8% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.1% | 0.4% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 5.3 | 4 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,783 sq ft | 3,022 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.9 | 4 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $57 | $36 |
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| % With HOA | 38% | 11% |
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| % With Pool | 12.5% | 5.5% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 37,255 sq ft | 28,469 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2001 | 2002 |
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| Avg Baths | 3.2 | 3.2 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.7 | 2.8 |
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| % Townhome | 2% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 0% | 0% |
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| % With Garage | 84.5% | 96.5% |
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| % New Construction | 26.5% | 69.5% |
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| % Price Reduced | 18.5% | 8% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 12.5% | 1.5% |
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| % Contingent | 3.5% | 0.5% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $18,482 | $14,517 |
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| % Single Story | 43% | 30% |
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| % With Fireplace | 60% | 34.5% |
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| % With Central Air | 56.5% | 20.5% |
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| % Waterfront | 3.5% | 0% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $101,679 | $126,605 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $124,769 | $159,420 |
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| Avg Home Age | 25 | 24 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 84 days | 66 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $342,200 | $365,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $176 | $149 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $1,995 | $1,661 |
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| Inventory Active | 137 | 153 |
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| Inventory Total | 192 | 207 |
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| Inventory Pending | 55 | 54 |
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| % Under Contract | 28.6% | 26.1% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 48 | 36 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -1% | -6.3% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -1.1% | -1.4% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $316,013 | $324,949 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 11.9% | 12.5% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $279,207 | $284,870 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 37 | 26 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,925 | $1,899 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 31% | 30.9% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,505 | $1,425 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 53 | 50 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 60 | 50 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 71 | 60 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 61 | 60 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 70 | 60 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 67 | 60 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | -3.8 | — |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 26.9 | — |
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| Economy | Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
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| Median Household Income | $101,909 | $82,782 |
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| Avg Household Income | $121,399 | $102,608 |
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| Per Capita Income | $42,128 | $39,003 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 9.4% | 11.6% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 13.5% | 14.8% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 13.5% | 18.5% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 12.9% | 14.6% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 23.5% | 20.7% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 27% | 19.9% |
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| Poverty Rate | 10% | 7.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | 8.9% |
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| Jobs Score | 6 | 5.3 |
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| Schools | Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
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| Primary School District | Cedar Hill ISD | Desoto ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 3.8 | 3 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 34.03 | 23.2 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 6 | 6 |
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| # Middle Schools | 3 | 2 |
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| # High Schools | 2 | 2 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 18.3:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91.1% | 86.6% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 4 | 4 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 99.5% | 100% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 9.9% | 4.3% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 16.9% | 8.9% |
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| Dropout Rate | 7.3% | 11.1% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 626 | 524 |
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| Safety | Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 19 per 1K | 18.9 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 1.6 per 1K | 2.9 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 104.3 per 100K | 219.5 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 36.8 per 100K | 56.7 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 17.5 per 1K | 16 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 134.9 per 100K | 175.3 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 1,361.7 per 100K | 1,134.8 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 276 per 100K | 332.8 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 | 6.1 per 100K | 3.6 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 32.7 per 100K | 47.8 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
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| # Movie Theaters | 1 | 2 |
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| # Libraries | 2 | 1 |
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| # Museums | 3 | 0 |
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| Nightlife Score | 5.3 | 4.7 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 6 | 5.3 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 5.3 | 6 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 6 | 5.3 |
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| Commute Score | 5.3 | 4.7 |
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| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 |
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| Area Feel | Sparse Suburban | Dense Suburban |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 40 |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | 33 | 41 |
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| # Grocery Stores | 9 | 15 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 27 | 47 |
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| # Hospitals | 12 | 38 |
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| # Bars | 23 | 36 |
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| # Pharmacies | 25 | 60+ |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
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| Avg Commute Time | 31 min | 31 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 74.4% | 74.3% |
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| % Carpool | 8.2% | 8% |
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| % Public Transit | 0.7% | 0.5% |
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| % Work From Home | 15.1% | 15.6% |
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| Walkability Score | 68 | 71 |
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| Bike Score | 52 | 45 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 17.8 mi | 16.4 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 23.5 mi | 28.4 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 27 min | 33 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 23.1 mi | 21.8 mi |
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| EV Stations | 3 | 14 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 10 | 22 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 0 | 17 |
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| EV Networks | Blink Network | ChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network |
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| Demographics | Cedar Hill | DeSoto |
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| Population | 48,879 | 56,211 |
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| Population Density | 1,365.8 | 2,598 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 0.7% | 5.9% |
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| Median Age | 35.7 | 41.9 |
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| % Under 18 | 27% | 20.6% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 13.4% | 11.8% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 13.2% | 13.3% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 13.7% | 15.8% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
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| % Age 65+ | 11.4% | 15.9% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.92 | 2.69 |
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| % Family Households | 72% | 69% |
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| % Homeownership | 71.4% | 69.6% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 91.9% | 92.2% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 35.8% | 30.1% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 13.3% | 12.8% |
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| % White | 22.9% | 13.5% |
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| % Black | 54.9% | 67.6% |
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| % Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% |
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| % South Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 24.2% | 18.9% |
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| % Native American | 0.2% | 0.2% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 12.1% | 13.2% |
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| % Other Race | 8% | 4.6% |
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| % Foreign Born | 10.2% | 7.8% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 13.4% | 9.9% |
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| % Renters | 28.6% | 30.4% |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 86.6% | 90.1% |
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| % From Out Of State | 1.7% | 0.9% |
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| % From Different County | 3.7% | 2.4% |
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| % From Abroad | 0.2% | 0% |
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| % Families With Kids | 36.9% | 30.9% |
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| % Married Couples | 50.1% | 41.8% |
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| % Single Parent | 8.1% | 9% |
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| % Living Alone | 23.7% | 28.3% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 7% | 10.1% |
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| % With Broadband | 95.7% | 93.7% |
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| % With Computer | 99% | 97.5% |
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| % Male | 46.4% | 46.8% |
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| % Female | 53.6% | 53.2% |
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| Total Households | 16,643 | 20,693 |
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