Head to head
Princeton vs Little Elm
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
| Realust Score |
Princeton | Little Elm |
| Prosperity |
69 |
78 |
| Schools |
80 |
78 |
| Safety |
78 |
84 |
| Lifestyle |
81 |
83 |
| Market |
77 |
75 |
| Affordability |
93 |
87 |
| Commute |
71 |
62 |
| Growth |
86 |
78 |
| Housing | Princeton | Little Elm |
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| Median Home Price | $283,245 | $393,657 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $167 | $186 |
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| Starter Home Price | $295,995 | $439,915 |
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| Premium Home Price | $420,386 | $679,723 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 96.3% | 97.1% |
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| % Single Family | 99.5% | 98% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $1,569 | $2,180 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $991 | $1,309 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $2,064 | $1,931 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $2,708 | $3,466 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | -2.5% | -0.3% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0% | 0.8% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 6 | 5.3 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,052 sq ft | 2,732 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.6 | 4 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $52 | $63 |
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| % With HOA | 13% | 19.5% |
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| % With Pool | 0% | 1.5% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 45,456 sq ft | 6,681 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2023 | 2019 |
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| Avg Baths | 2.7 | 3.2 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.3 | 2.7 |
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| % Townhome | 0% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 0% | 0% |
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| % With Garage | 96.5% | 99.5% |
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| % New Construction | 89.5% | 81% |
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| % Price Reduced | 31% | 14.5% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 0% | 0% |
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| % Contingent | 0% | 0% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $7,669 | $11,849 |
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| % Single Story | 43% | 33.5% |
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| % With Fireplace | 3% | 22% |
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| % With Central Air | 13.5% | 17% |
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| % Waterfront | 1% | 4.5% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2 | 2.1 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $92,284 | $124,838 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $126,081 | $160,196 |
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| Avg Home Age | 3 | 7 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 70 days | 74 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $324,990 | $436,495 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $167 | $186 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $2,000 | $2,031 |
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| Inventory Active | 288 | 349 |
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| Inventory Total | 507 | 492 |
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| Inventory Pending | 219 | 143 |
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| % Under Contract | 43.2% | 29.1% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 92 | 92 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | 5.3% | -0.3% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -10% | -5.7% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $314,868 | $417,588 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | -4.4% | 4.8% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $296,136 | $375,793 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 95 | 45 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,979 | $2,311 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | — | 23.3% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | — | $1,868 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 56 | 57 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 69 | 63 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 76 | 70 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 81 | 67 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 81 | 72 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 77 | 67 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | 5 | -1.1 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 89.1 | 24.7 |
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| Economy | Princeton | Little Elm |
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| Median Household Income | $105,200 | $119,219 |
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| Avg Household Income | $118,130 | $138,057 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,704 | $48,310 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 5.2% | 5.9% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 12.3% | 7.8% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 12.3% | 12.3% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 16.4% | 16.2% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 30.3% | 23.4% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 23.5% | 34.4% |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | 9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 6.6% |
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| Jobs Score | 8 | 7.3 |
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| Schools | Princeton | Little Elm |
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| Primary School District | Princeton ISD | Little Elm ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 5.3 | 5 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 56.19 | 52.03 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 8 | 6 |
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| # Middle Schools | 3 | 2 |
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| # High Schools | 1 | 1 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97.7% | 94.7% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 32.6% | 96.6% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 26% | 12.1% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 42.8% | 21.7% |
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| Dropout Rate | 1.7% | 4.3% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 520 | 623 |
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| Safety | Princeton | Little Elm |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 11.5 per 1K | 5.7 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 2.7 per 1K | 1.7 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 213.9 per 100K | 73.2 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 18.8 per 100K | 20.7 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 8.7 per 1K | 4.1 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 247.7 per 100K | 43 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 544.1 per 100K | 319.9 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 52.5 per 100K | 60.5 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | B | B |
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| Safety Score | 2.66 | 2.66 |
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| Murder Rate | 0 per 100K | 5.5 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 37.5 per 100K | 36.6 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Princeton | Little Elm |
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| # Movie Theaters | 0 | 2 |
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| # Libraries | 1 | 12 |
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| # Museums | 0 | 0 |
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| Nightlife Score | 4.7 | 6 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 6.7 | 7.3 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 6 | 6.7 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 4 | 4.7 |
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| Commute Score | 4 | 4 |
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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 | Rural |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 36 | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | 6 | 20 |
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| # Grocery Stores | 0 | 8 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 11 | 57 |
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| # Hospitals | 3 | 10 |
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| # Bars | 2 | 28 |
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| # Pharmacies | 3 | 30 |
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| # Dentists | 9 | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Princeton | Little Elm |
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| Avg Commute Time | 32 min | 35 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 70.1% | 66.7% |
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| % Carpool | 15.2% | 7.4% |
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| % Public Transit | 0% | 0.1% |
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| % Work From Home | 12.1% | 24.7% |
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| Walkability Score | 67 | 43 |
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| Bike Score | 50 | 38 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 40.3 mi | 32.4 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 41.7 mi | 22.7 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 45 min | 29 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 42.6 mi | 29.1 mi |
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| EV Stations | 3 | 9 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 4 | 24 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 0 | 0 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, LOOP |
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| Demographics | Princeton | Little Elm |
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| Population | 25,229 | 54,820 |
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| Population Density | 1,745.8 | 2,957.9 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 132.6% | 19.3% |
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| Median Age | 32.4 | 35.4 |
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| % Under 18 | 30.5% | 28% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 8.8% | 7.3% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 16.3% | 13.8% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 18.8% | 17.6% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 11.3% | 16.8% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 7.3% | 9% |
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| % Age 65+ | 7% | 7.5% |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.19 | 2.9 |
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| % Family Households | 82.8% | 78.1% |
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| % Homeownership | 75.7% | 70.1% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 91.1% | 93.7% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 28.6% | 44.2% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 6.9% | 16.3% |
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| % White | 46.2% | 44.5% |
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| % Black | 27.1% | 21.6% |
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| % Asian | 6.2% | 11% |
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| % South Asian | 3% | 6.9% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 25.8% | 19.8% |
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| % Native American | 0.4% | 2.2% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 14.9% | 14.9% |
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| % Other Race | 5.2% | 5.9% |
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| % Foreign Born | 18.5% | 19.5% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 11.8% | 13.6% |
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| % Renters | 24.3% | 29.9% |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 88.2% | 86.4% |
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| % From Out Of State | 1.8% | 2.1% |
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| % From Different County | 2.2% | 6% |
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| % From Abroad | 0.3% | 1.1% |
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| % Families With Kids | 52.2% | 50.1% |
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| % Married Couples | 59.7% | 58.3% |
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| % Single Parent | 10.5% | 12% |
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| % Living Alone | 12.9% | 17.3% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 3.4% | 4.6% |
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| % With Broadband | 95.1% | 98.3% |
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| % With Computer | 96.9% | 99.8% |
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| % Male | 49.7% | 51.4% |
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| % Female | 50.3% | 48.6% |
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| Total Households | 7,873 | 18,883 |
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