Head to head
Wylie vs Plano
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Wylie
Collin Co. · $413K
82
B+ · Very Good
Plano
Collin Co. · $493K
81
B+ · Very Good
| Realust Score |
Wylie | Plano |
| Prosperity |
80 |
79 |
| Schools |
89 |
84 |
| Safety |
85 |
76 |
| Lifestyle |
86 |
89 |
| Market |
75 |
79 |
| Affordability |
85 |
76 |
| Commute |
60 |
69 |
| Growth |
80 |
62 |
| Housing | Wylie | Plano |
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| Median Home Price | $412,915 | $493,092 |
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| Price Per Sq Ft | $192 | $222 |
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| Starter Home Price | $385,560 | $424,000 |
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| Premium Home Price | $725,000 | $970,000 |
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| Sale To List Ratio | 95% | 96.9% |
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| % Single Family | 74.5% | 73.5% |
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| Est Monthly Mortgage | $2,287 | $2,731 |
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| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,060 | $1,856 |
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| Median Rent (2BR) | $1,747 | $2,451 |
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| Median Rent (3BR) | $2,461 | $3,000 |
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| Rent Yoy Change | 0.5% | -1% |
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| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.1% | 0.5% |
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| Housing Affordability Score | 6.7 | 6 |
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| Avg Sq Ft | 2,572 sq ft | 2,487 sq ft |
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| Avg Beds | 3.7 | 3.5 |
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| Avg HOA Fee | $96 | $224 |
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| % With HOA | 34% | 45.5% |
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| % With Pool | 4.5% | 24% |
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| Avg Lot Size | 15,271 sq ft | 12,100 sq ft |
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| Avg Year Built | 2010 | 1994 |
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| Avg Baths | 3 | 3 |
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| Avg Baths Full | 2.7 | 2.5 |
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| % Townhome | 4.5% | 5.5% |
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| % Condo | 0% | 4.5% |
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| % With Garage | 87% | 98% |
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| % New Construction | 57% | 17.5% |
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| % Price Reduced | 13% | 9.5% |
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| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
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| % Pending | 0.5% | 3% |
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| % Contingent | 0% | 2.5% |
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| Avg Price Reduction | $11,034 | $27,972 |
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| % Single Story | 35.5% | 38.5% |
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| % With Fireplace | 36% | 74% |
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| % With Central Air | 29.5% | 68.5% |
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| % Waterfront | 1.5% | 0.5% |
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| Avg Garage Size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
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| Price Per Bedroom | $135,131 | $149,855 |
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| Price Per Bathroom | $166,364 | $173,475 |
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| Avg Home Age | 16 | 32 |
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| Realtor Median Days on Market | 78 days | 63 days |
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| Realtor Median Price | $450,000 | $514,900 |
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| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $192 | $222 |
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| Realtor Median Rent | $2,150 | $1,781 |
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| Inventory Active | 198 | 653 |
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| Inventory Total | 293 | 909 |
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| Inventory Pending | 95 | 256 |
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| % Under Contract | 32.4% | 28.2% |
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| New Listings Monthly | 64 | 196 |
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| Inventory Change (month) | -7.7% | -3.6% |
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| Price Change (1 yr) | -5.7% | -3.8% |
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| Price 1yr Ago | $437,647 | $512,741 |
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| Price Change (5 yr) | 9.4% | 15.8% |
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| Price 5yr Ago | $377,265 | $425,877 |
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| Monthly Sales Volume | 42 | 177 |
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| Rent 1yr Ago | $1,907 | $1,750 |
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| Rent 5yr Change | 26.8% | 25% |
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| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,510 | $1,385 |
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| Momentum 2020 | 54 | 53 |
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| Momentum 2021 | 61 | 59 |
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| Momentum 2022 | 66 | 59 |
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| Momentum 2023 | 70 | 64 |
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| Momentum 2024 | 68 | 68 |
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| Momentum 2025 | 69 | 67 |
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| Momentum (1 yr) | 3.3 | -0.8 |
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| Momentum (5 yr) | 35.9 | 25.4 |
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| Economy | Wylie | Plano |
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| Median Household Income | $119,522 | $112,253 |
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| Avg Household Income | $138,042 | $151,865 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,785 | $59,916 |
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| % Income Under $25K | 5.2% | 7.7% |
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| % Income $25K–$50K | 11.6% | 10.6% |
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| % Income $50K–$75K | 11.8% | 13% |
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| % Income $75K–$100K | 12.2% | 13.2% |
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| % Income $100K–$150K | 22% | 19.1% |
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| % Income $150K Plus | 37.2% | 36.4% |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | 6.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4% | 4% |
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| Job Growth 1yr | 3.7% | 0.3% |
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| Jobs Score | 8 | 8 |
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| Schools | Wylie | Plano |
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| Primary School District | Wylie ISD | Plano ISD |
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| Overall District Rating | 8.5 | 6.9 |
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| State Ranking Percentile | 92.51 | 76.07 |
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| # Elementary Schools | 4 | 45 |
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| # Middle Schools | 2 | 13 |
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| # High Schools | 1 | 6 |
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 13.7:1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 99% | 94.5% |
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| Niche Schools Score | 8 | 8.7 |
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| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 93.4% | 93% |
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| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 29.8% | 42.9% |
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| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 46.9% | 60.5% |
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| Dropout Rate | 0.4% | 2.8% |
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| Graduating Class Size | 1,337 | 3,676 |
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| Safety | Wylie | Plano |
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| Overall Crime Rate | 7.3 per 1K | 13.6 per 1K |
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| Violent Crime Rate | 0.9 per 1K | 1.5 per 1K |
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| Assault Rate | 24.1 per 100K | 90.6 per 100K |
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| Robbery Rate | 16.1 per 100K | 26.8 per 100K |
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| Property Crime Rate | 6.4 per 1K | 12.1 per 1K |
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| Burglary Rate | 64.3 per 100K | 160.6 per 100K |
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| Theft Rate | 747.5 per 100K | 1,163.4 per 100K |
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| Vehicle Theft Rate | 48.2 per 100K | 142.4 per 100K |
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| Safety Grade | B+ | B |
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| Safety Score | 3 | 2.66 |
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| Murder Rate | 0 per 100K | 0.7 per 100K |
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| Rape Rate | 20.9 per 100K | 33.3 per 100K |
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| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
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| Lifestyle | Wylie | Plano |
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| # Movie Theaters | 1 | 3 |
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| # Libraries | 8 | 15 |
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| # Museums | 6 | 13 |
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| Nightlife Score | 5.3 | 8 |
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| Family Friendly Score | 8 | 8.7 |
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| Health Fitness Score | 6.7 | 8 |
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| Outdoor Activities Score | 6 | 5.3 |
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| Commute Score | 4.7 | 6 |
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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 | Dense Suburban |
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| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Parks | 60+ | 60+ |
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| # Gyms | 32 | 60+ |
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| # Grocery Stores | 7 | 38 |
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| # Coffee Shops | 59 | 60+ |
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| # Hospitals | 11 | 60+ |
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| # Bars | 19 | 60+ |
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| # Pharmacies | 28 | 60+ |
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| # Dentists | 60+ | 60+ |
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| Transportation | Wylie | Plano |
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| Avg Commute Time | 31 min | 25 min |
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| % Drive Alone | 66.8% | 63.6% |
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| % Carpool | 11.7% | 6.9% |
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| % Public Transit | 0.4% | 0.7% |
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| % Work From Home | 18% | 25.3% |
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| Transit Score | — | 14 |
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| Walkability Score | 19 | 36 |
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| Walk Score Rating | Car-Dependent | Car-Dependent |
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| Bike Score | 33 | 48 |
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| Distance Downtown Dallas | 28.1 mi | 19.3 mi |
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| Distance DFW Airport | 37.6 mi | 26.5 mi |
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| Drive Time DFW Airport | 40 min | 27 min |
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| Distance Love Field | 31.3 mi | 20.2 mi |
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| EV Stations | 8 | 58 |
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| EV Level2 Ports | 17 | 158 |
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| EV Dc Fast Ports | 20 | 89 |
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| EV Networks | Blink Network, WALMART, eVgo Network | ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY |
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| Walk Score Max | 63 | 83 |
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| Walk % Walkable | 10 | 19 |
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| Walk Score Points | 13 | 40 |
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| Walk Score Updated | 2026-10-27 | 2026-10-27 |
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| Demographics | Wylie | Plano |
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| Population | 60,334 | 290,594 |
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| Population Density | 2,851.1 | 4,052.7 |
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| Population Growth 5yr | 21.3% | 1.2% |
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| Median Age | 35.3 | 39.6 |
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| % Under 18 | 27.6% | 20.9% |
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| % Age 18–24 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
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| % Age 25–34 | 11.8% | 13.8% |
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| % Age 35–44 | 16.8% | 15.3% |
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| % Age 45–54 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
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| % Age 55–64 | 9.6% | 13.6% |
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| % Age 65+ | 9.6% | 14.7% |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.22 | 2.57 |
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| % Family Households | 79.5% | 68.3% |
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| % Homeownership | 77.4% | 56.9% |
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| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 91.5% | 94.3% |
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| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 43.3% | 60.5% |
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| % Graduate Degree | 14.3% | 24.9% |
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| % White | 54% | 49.9% |
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| % Black | 14.6% | 8.8% |
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| % Asian | 11.4% | 23.7% |
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| % South Asian | 5.2% | 12.4% |
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| % Hispanic Latino | 17.7% | 16.7% |
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| % Native American | 0.5% | 0.5% |
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| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
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| % Two Or More Races | 14.7% | 12.8% |
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| % Other Race | 4.8% | 4.3% |
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| % Foreign Born | 19.8% | 29.3% |
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| % Moved Last Year | 11.2% | 14.5% |
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| % Renters | 22.6% | 43.1% |
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| Diversity Score | 8 | 8 |
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| % Same House 1yr | 88.8% | 85.5% |
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| % From Out Of State | 3.6% | 3.2% |
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| % From Different County | 3.6% | 4.3% |
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| % From Abroad | 0.6% | 1.5% |
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| % Families With Kids | 48.7% | 32.2% |
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| % Married Couples | 64.3% | 55.2% |
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| % Single Parent | 6.2% | 4.3% |
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| % Living Alone | 16% | 25.8% |
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| % Seniors Living Alone | 6% | 8.4% |
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| % With Broadband | 97.1% | 96.6% |
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| % With Computer | 98.8% | 99.1% |
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| % Male | 48.8% | 49.5% |
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| % Female | 51.2% | 50.5% |
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| Total Households | 18,701 | 112,438 |
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