Head to head
Fate vs Royse City
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Fate
Rockwall Co. · $355K
83
A- · Great
| Realust Score |
Fate | Royse City |
| Prosperity |
82 |
71 |
| Schools |
87 |
78 |
| Safety |
87 |
72 |
| Lifestyle |
86 |
81 |
| Market |
76 |
75 |
| Affordability |
93 |
93 |
| Commute |
53 |
56 |
| Growth |
87 |
86 |
| Housing | Fate | Royse City |
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| Median Home Price | $355,419 | $309,341 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $167 | $166 |
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| Starter Home Price | $434,990 | $349,990 |
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| Premium Home Price | $674,990 | $513,990 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 97.3% | 98% |
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| % Single Family | 100% | 96% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $1,969 | $1,713 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,855 | $1,835 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $2,550 | $2,232 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $3,859 | $3,802 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | 1.9% | -0.8% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% | 2.4% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,663 sq ft | 2,401 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.9 | 3.8 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $73 | $73 |
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| % With HOA | 7% | 12.5% |
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| % With Pool | 0.5% | 1% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 8,594 sq ft | 22,118 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2022 | 2020 |
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| Avg Baths | 3.2 | 2.8 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.8 | 2.5 |
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| % Townhome | 0% | 0% |
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| % Condo | 0% | 0% |
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| % With Garage | 100% | 98% |
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| % New Construction | 93% | 86% |
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| % Price Reduced | 6% | 10.5% |
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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 | $24,174 | $13,568 |
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| % Single Story | 49% | 48.5% |
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| % With Fireplace | 8.5% | 11.5% |
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| % With Central Air | 5% | 13% |
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| % Waterfront | 0% | 0% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $134,955 | $98,016 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $165,624 | $133,426 |
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| Avg Home Age | 4 | 6 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 72 days | 91 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $375,000 | $350,000 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $167 | $166 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $2,100 | $2,222 |
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| Inventory Active | 262 | 311 |
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| Inventory Total | 373 | 431 |
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| Inventory Pending | 111 | 120 |
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| % Under Contract | 29.8% | 27.8% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 56 | 76 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -3.2% | -12.4% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -3.5% | -4.6% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $368,438 | $324,121 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 5.4% | 3.2% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $337,163 | $299,609 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 28 | 15 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $2,034 | $2,257 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 53 | 58 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 66 | 70 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 69 | 76 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 70 | 73 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 77 | 78 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 74 | 76 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | 2.8 | 8.9 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 73.2 | 48.4 |
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| Economy | Fate | Royse City |
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| Median Household Income | $132,752 | $116,660 |
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| Avg Household Income | $143,442 | $133,184 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,804 | $45,175 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 4.4% | 8% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 3.8% | 7.6% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 10.3% | 12.1% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 10.2% | 13.5% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 31.3% | 32% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 40% | 26.8% |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | 7.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 1.9% |
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| Job Growth 1yr | 12.8% | 10.6% |
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| Jobs Score | 7.3 | 8.7 |
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| Schools | Fate | Royse City |
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| Primary School District | Rockwall ISD | Royse City ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 7.8 | 4.9 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 85.95 | 50.26 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 16 | 7 |
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| # Middle Schools | 3 | 2 |
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| # High Schools | 3 | 1 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 15.1:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 99% | 95.8% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 8 | 6.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 87.8% | 98.4% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 23% | 9.6% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 37.7% | 17.9% |
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| Dropout Rate | 0.3% | 2% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 1,409 | 595 |
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| Safety | Fate | Royse City |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 5.5 per 1K | 11 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 1.5 per 1K | 1.6 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 36.8 per 100K | 37.7 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 0 per 100K | 13.7 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 4 per 1K | 9.4 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 84.7 per 100K | 126.9 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 357.4 per 100K | 703.3 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 40.5 per 100K | 68.6 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | B+ | C+ |
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| Safety Score | 3.33 | 2.33 |
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| Murder Rate | 0 per 100K | 0 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 22.1 per 100K | 51.5 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Fate | Royse City |
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| # Movie Theaters | 1 | 1 |
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| # Libraries | 3 | 1 |
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| # Museums | 2 | 2 |
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| Nightlife Score | 6 | 5.3 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 8 | 6.7 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 6.7 | 5.3 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 5.3 | 4.7 |
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| Commute Score | 4 | 4 |
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| Weather Score | 6 | 6 |
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| Diversity Score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
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| Area Feel | Rural | Rural |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 34 | 17 |
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| # Gyms | 36 | 11 |
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| # Grocery Stores | 3 | 1 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 36 | 18 |
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| # Hospitals | 6 | 3 |
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| # Bars | 25 | 10 |
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| # Pharmacies | 14 | 6 |
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| # Dentists | 40 | 16 |
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| Transportation | Fate | Royse City |
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| Avg Commute Time | 35 min | 34 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 72.2% | 73.7% |
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| % Carpool | 8.5% | 9.6% |
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| % Public Transit | 0% | 0% |
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| % Work From Home | 17.5% | 15.5% |
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| Walkability Score | 7 | 15 |
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| Walk Score Rating | Car-Dependent | Car-Dependent |
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| Bike Score | 29 | 29 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 28.2 mi | 32.6 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 46.6 mi | 51 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 46 min | 49 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 35 mi | 39.4 mi |
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| EV Stations | 7 | 7 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 10 | 0 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 6 | 22 |
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| EV Networks | ChargePoint Network, Electrify America, Tesla Destination | MERCEDES_BENZ, Electrify America, Tesla |
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| Walk Score Max | 33 | 58 |
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| Walk % Walkable | 0 | 7 |
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| Walk Score Points | 10 | 7 |
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| Walk Score Updated | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-27 |
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| Demographics | Fate | Royse City |
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| Population | 22,884 | 20,037 |
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| Population Density | 1,871.8 | 918.5 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 79% | 54.3% |
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| Median Age | 31.6 | 32.8 |
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| % Under 18 | 33.6% | 26.6% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 7.8% | 9.3% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 13.2% | 18.4% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 18.4% | 15.5% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
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| % Age 65+ | 6.6% | 9.1% |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.4 | 3.04 |
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| % Family Households | 86.5% | 77.2% |
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| % Homeownership | 91.5% | 83.8% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 92.1% | 91.1% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 42.3% | 28.8% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 14.7% | 9.1% |
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| % White | 54.8% | 66.6% |
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| % Black | 11.5% | 10% |
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| % Asian | 3.1% | 1.4% |
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| % South Asian | 0.4% | 0.1% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 32% | 27% |
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| % Native American | 0.2% | 0.1% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 20.5% | 12.6% |
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| % Other Race | 9.5% | 9.3% |
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| % Foreign Born | 10.8% | 9.1% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 9.5% | 16.7% |
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| % Renters | 8.5% | 16.2% |
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| Diversity Score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 90.5% | 83.3% |
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| % From Out Of State | 1.3% | 2.9% |
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| % From Different County | 5.4% | 10.5% |
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| % From Abroad | 0.2% | 0.6% |
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| % Families With Kids | 55.5% | 42.8% |
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| % Married Couples | 76.2% | 58.8% |
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| % Single Parent | 6.3% | 8.4% |
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| % Living Alone | 9.4% | 14.4% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 3.5% | 5.6% |
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| % With Broadband | 98.4% | 94% |
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| % With Computer | 98.9% | 97.8% |
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| % Male | 50.4% | 47.3% |
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| % Female | 49.6% | 52.7% |
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| Total Households | 6,737 | 6,573 |
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