Head to head
Rowlett vs Rockwall
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
Rowlett
Dallas Co. · $364K
77
B · Good
Rockwall
Rockwall Co. · $475K
83
A- · Great
| Realust Score |
Rowlett | Rockwall |
| Prosperity |
77 |
78 |
| Schools |
78 |
87 |
| Safety |
75 |
81 |
| Lifestyle |
83 |
89 |
| Market |
74 |
74 |
| Affordability |
88 |
79 |
| Commute |
69 |
74 |
| Growth |
62 |
73 |
| Housing | Rowlett | Rockwall |
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| Median Home Price | $364,063 | $474,989 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $182 | $196 |
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| Starter Home Price | $389,000 | $609,990 |
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| Premium Home Price | $635,000 | $824,900 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 98% | 96.4% |
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| % Single Family | 93.5% | 98.5% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $2,017 | $2,631 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $2,136 | $1,682 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $3,264 | $2,641 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $4,301 | $4,489 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | 0.7% | 0.1% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.9% | 1.1% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 6 | 6.7 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,451 sq ft | 3,298 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.6 | 4 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $86 | $90 |
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| % With HOA | 21.5% | 13% |
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| % With Pool | 7% | 3% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 11,210 sq ft | 10,581 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2005 | 2013 |
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| Avg Baths | 3 | 3.7 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.6 | 3.2 |
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| % Townhome | 2% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 0.5% | 0.5% |
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| % With Garage | 96.5% | 98.5% |
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| % New Construction | 52% | 83% |
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| % Price Reduced | 11.5% | 13% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 1.5% | 0% |
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| % Contingent | 1% | 0% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $25,298 | $19,663 |
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| % Single Story | 32.5% | 40.5% |
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| % With Fireplace | 53.5% | 23% |
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| % With Central Air | 41.5% | 15% |
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| % Waterfront | 10.5% | 2.5% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2 | 2.7 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $121,166 | $167,868 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $146,663 | $181,684 |
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| Avg Home Age | 21 | 13 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 81 days | 81 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $400,000 | $500,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $182 | $196 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $2,021 | $1,886 |
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| Inventory Active | 239 | 526 |
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| Inventory Total | 317 | 700 |
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| Inventory Pending | 78 | 174 |
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| % Under Contract | 24.6% | 24.9% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 44 | 128 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | 3.6% | -2.7% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -2.8% | -1% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $374,394 | $479,647 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 13.5% | 15.9% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $320,846 | $409,895 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 58 | 64 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,759 | $1,860 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 28.9% | 21.9% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,373 | $1,527 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 53 | 55 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 61 | 57 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 66 | 64 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 67 | 68 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 63 | 66 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 67 | 78 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | 6.9 | 19.5 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 25.9 | 46.8 |
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| Economy | Rowlett | Rockwall |
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| Median Household Income | $112,081 | $115,580 |
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| Avg Household Income | $127,635 | $142,025 |
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| Per Capita Income | $46,206 | $52,156 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 8.1% | 6.2% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 10.1% | 10.5% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 14.2% | 14.2% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 11.8% | 13% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 22.7% | 21% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 33.2% | 35% |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4% | 4.4% |
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| Jobs Score | 7.3 | 8 |
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| Schools | Rowlett | Rockwall |
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| Primary School District | Garland ISD | Rockwall ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 5 | 7.8 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 51.09 | 85.95 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 44 | 16 |
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| # Middle Schools | 12 | 3 |
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| # High Schools | 10 | 3 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16.1:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 99% | 99% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 6.7 | 8.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 96.5% | 87.8% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 11.7% | 23% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 19.5% | 37.7% |
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| Dropout Rate | 0.3% | 0.3% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 1,409 | 1,409 |
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| Safety | Rowlett | Rockwall |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 14.1 per 1K | 12.1 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 1.7 per 1K | 1.2 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 109.9 per 100K | 113.2 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 15.9 per 100K | 14.6 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 12.4 per 1K | 10.9 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 105.6 per 100K | 116.9 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 1,077.6 per 100K | 1,170.5 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 121.5 per 100K | 85.8 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 | 1.5 per 100K | 0 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 26 per 100K | 16.4 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Rowlett | Rockwall |
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| # Movie Theaters | 2 | 2 |
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| # Libraries | 12 | 7 |
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| # Museums | 4 | 1 |
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| Nightlife Score | 6 | 6 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 7.3 | 8.7 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 6 | 6.7 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 6 | 6 |
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| Commute Score | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 7.3 |
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| Area Feel | Rural | Sparse Suburban |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 49 |
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| # Gyms | 46 | 60+ |
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| # Grocery Stores | 16 | 9 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 60+ | 59 |
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| # Hospitals | 25 | 23 |
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| # Bars | 46 | 43 |
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| # Pharmacies | 37 | 31 |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Rowlett | Rockwall |
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| Avg Commute Time | 31 min | 32 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 75.2% | 72.4% |
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| % Carpool | 7.2% | 6.2% |
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| % Public Transit | 1.4% | 0.3% |
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| % Work From Home | 15.4% | 19.2% |
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| Transit Score | 42 | — |
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| Walkability Score | 58 | 80 |
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| Bike Score | 42 | 49 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 19.8 mi | 23.5 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 38.6 mi | 41.8 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 36 min | 40 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 26.6 mi | 30.3 mi |
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| EV Stations | 17 | 8 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 45 | 15 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 5 | 2 |
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| EV Networks | Blink Network, Tesla Destination, ChargePoint Network | ChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination |
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| Demographics | Rowlett | Rockwall |
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| Population | 65,463 | 51,168 |
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| Population Density | 3,155.2 | 1,729.4 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 2.6% | 16% |
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| Median Age | 39.9 | 39.5 |
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| % Under 18 | 22.4% | 24.3% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 14.6% | 14.9% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 13.7% | 11.1% |
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| % Age 65+ | 13.8% | 15.8% |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.79 | 2.78 |
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| % Family Households | 77.1% | 73.9% |
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| % Homeownership | 75.2% | 72.5% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 93.2% | 96% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 37.9% | 48.6% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 11.1% | 17.7% |
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| % White | 53.9% | 69.6% |
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| % Black | 20.1% | 10.9% |
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| % Asian | 7% | 4.6% |
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| % South Asian | 2% | 2.6% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 21.7% | 15.8% |
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| % Native American | 0.8% | 0.6% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 13.6% | 10.9% |
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| % Other Race | 4.7% | 3.4% |
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| % Foreign Born | 14.9% | 9.7% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 12.8% | 14% |
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| % Renters | 24.8% | 27.5% |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 7.3 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 87.2% | 86% |
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| % From Out Of State | 1.4% | 3.3% |
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| % From Different County | 5% | 5.8% |
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| % From Abroad | 0.4% | 0.3% |
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| % Families With Kids | 33.6% | 37.5% |
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| % Married Couples | 63.4% | 63.4% |
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| % Single Parent | 5.8% | 4.1% |
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| % Living Alone | 19.4% | 22.7% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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| % With Broadband | 98.1% | 96.3% |
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| % With Computer | 99.4% | 98.8% |
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| % Male | 49.8% | 49.1% |
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| % Female | 50.2% | 50.9% |
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| Total Households | 23,352 | 18,273 |
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