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