Head to head
Denton vs Garland
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
Denton
Denton Co. · $347K
72
B · Good
Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
| Realust Score |
Denton | Garland |
| Prosperity |
65 |
63 |
| Schools |
77 |
78 |
| Safety |
61 |
64 |
| Lifestyle |
83 |
81 |
| Market |
75 |
74 |
| Affordability |
74 |
83 |
| Commute |
83 |
73 |
| Growth |
76 |
67 |
| Housing | Denton | Garland |
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| Median Home Price | $346,719 | $283,276 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $194 | $182 |
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| Starter Home Price | $371,990 | $265,000 |
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| Premium Home Price | $598,990 | $487,990 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 96.6% | 96.8% |
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| % Single Family | 99.5% | 90% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $1,920 | $1,569 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $772 | $1,351 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $1,640 | $1,981 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $3,444 | $4,152 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | -2% | 1.9% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.7% | 1% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,611 sq ft | 1,924 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.8 | 3.5 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $149 | $103 |
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| % With HOA | 11.5% | 27.5% |
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| % With Pool | 0.5% | 8.5% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 8,249 sq ft | 16,972 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2013 | 1981 |
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| Avg Baths | 2.7 | 2.4 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.4 | 2.2 |
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| % Townhome | 0% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 0.5% | 3% |
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| % With Garage | 99% | 79.5% |
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| % New Construction | 86% | 9% |
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| % Price Reduced | 2% | 11% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 0% | 0.5% |
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| % Contingent | 0% | 3% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $14,271 | $9,014 |
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| % Single Story | 38% | 68% |
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| % With Fireplace | 9.5% | 66.5% |
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| % With Central Air | 12.5% | 63% |
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| % Waterfront | 0% | 0.5% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $131,388 | $93,805 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $181,630 | $135,128 |
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| Avg Home Age | 13 | 45 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 75 days | 68 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $389,000 | $310,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $194 | $182 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $1,495 | $1,800 |
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| Inventory Active | 381 | 596 |
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| Inventory Total | 550 | 779 |
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| Inventory Pending | 169 | 183 |
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| % Under Contract | 30.7% | 23.5% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 108 | 172 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -1% | -1.8% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -3.2% | -3.3% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $358,253 | $293,076 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 9.5% | 12.5% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $316,649 | $251,720 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 97 | 129 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,536 | $1,606 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 20.3% | 29.3% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,252 | $1,264 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 52 | 53 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 59 | 59 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 63 | 65 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 65 | 65 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 67 | 64 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 63 | 62 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | -1.6 | -2.9 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 25.6 | 18.1 |
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| Economy | Denton | Garland |
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| Median Household Income | $76,019 | $76,320 |
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| Avg Household Income | $98,819 | $95,348 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,167 | $31,917 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 15.7% | 11% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 18.4% | 18.8% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 15.3% | 19.1% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 13.6% | 15.2% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 17.7% | 19.5% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 19.2% | 16.5% |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 13% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 4.8% |
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| Jobs Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Schools | Denton | Garland |
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| Primary School District | Denton ISD | Garland ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 4.6 | 5 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 44.85 | 51.09 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 26 | 44 |
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| # Middle Schools | 9 | 12 |
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| # High Schools | 8 | 10 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97.9% | 94.3% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 7.3 | 6.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 90.3% | 96.5% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 14.3% | 11.7% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 25.5% | 19.5% |
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| Dropout Rate | 1% | 3.8% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 2,315 | 3,918 |
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| Safety | Denton | Garland |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 21.9 per 1K | 19 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 2.3 per 1K | 1.9 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 116.1 per 100K | 140.9 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 26.1 per 100K | 60.5 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 19.6 per 1K | 17 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 133.1 per 100K | 303.3 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 1,470.5 per 100K | 1,283.6 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 141 per 100K | 401.2 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | C+ | C+ |
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| Safety Score | 2 | 2 |
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| Murder Rate | 3.3 per 100K | 2.4 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 57.7 per 100K | 26.4 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Denton | Garland |
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| # Movie Theaters | 4 | 6 |
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| # Libraries | 12 | 14 |
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| # Museums | 8 | 4 |
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| Nightlife Score | 8 | 6.7 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 7.3 | 6.7 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 6.7 | 5.3 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 5.3 | 6 |
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| Commute Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8.7 |
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| Area Feel | Dense Suburban | Dense Suburban |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 57 | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | 57 | 60+ |
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| # Grocery Stores | 11 | 39 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Hospitals | 36 | 47 |
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| # Bars | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Pharmacies | 34 | 60+ |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Denton | Garland |
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| Avg Commute Time | 24 min | 30 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 69.3% | 73.3% |
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| % Carpool | 11.3% | 11.3% |
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| % Public Transit | 0.9% | 1.7% |
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| % Work From Home | 12.2% | 11.6% |
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| Transit Score | 49 | 56 |
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| Walkability Score | 87 | 68 |
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| Bike Score | 77 | 56 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 39.4 mi | 19.5 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 27.3 mi | 27.2 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 29 min | 33 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 35.9 mi | 19.7 mi |
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| EV Stations | 30 | 17 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 45 | 37 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 38 | 8 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, MERCEDES_BENZ, Tesla Destination | Blink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination |
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| Demographics | Denton | Garland |
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| Population | 152,866 | 246,844 |
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| Population Density | 1,576.6 | 4,341.5 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 12.2% | 3.5% |
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| Median Age | 31.4 | 35 |
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| % Under 18 | 18.2% | 25.5% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 20% | 9.9% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 17.9% | 14.7% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 10.4% | 11.9% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 9.6% | 12.6% |
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| % Age 65+ | 12.5% | 12.6% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.53 | 3 |
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| % Family Households | 58% | 75% |
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| % Homeownership | 50% | 61.6% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 91.6% | 78.9% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 41.7% | 25.4% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 15.4% | 8.4% |
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| % White | 59.4% | 30.7% |
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| % Black | 11.2% | 15.1% |
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| % Asian | 4.1% | 11.4% |
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| % South Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 25.9% | 45.7% |
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| % Native American | 0.9% | 0.9% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 18.1% | 33.4% |
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| % Other Race | 6.2% | 8.5% |
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| % Foreign Born | 13.5% | 31.7% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 25.2% | 8.5% |
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| % Renters | 50% | 38.4% |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8.7 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 74.8% | 91.5% |
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| % From Out Of State | 2.8% | 1% |
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| % From Different County | 8.3% | 1.8% |
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| % From Abroad | 1.3% | 0.4% |
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| % Families With Kids | 26.3% | 36.5% |
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| % Married Couples | 43.7% | 51.9% |
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| % Single Parent | 5.2% | 7.9% |
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| % Living Alone | 28.5% | 19.2% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 8.5% | 7.3% |
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| % With Broadband | 91.9% | 94.9% |
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| % With Computer | 98.1% | 98.4% |
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| % Male | 48.6% | 49.4% |
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| % Female | 51.4% | 50.6% |
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| Total Households | 56,664 | 81,954 |
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