How affordable is this community?
This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.
| $279,430 | Typical home price (Zillow) |
| 6.10% | 30-year fixed mortgage rate (Freddie Mac, Jan 2026) |
| 0.62% | Effective property tax rate |
| $1,737 | Average annual homeowner's insurance |
| $90,600 | Median household income (Census, median) |
| 30% | Assumed max housing cost share of income |
How is the population changing?
Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.
How are households changing by income?
Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.
| AMI Group | Income Range | Households |
|---|---|---|
| <30% | <$27K | 1,465,385 |
| 30-60% | $27K - $54K | 1,150,450 |
| 60-80% | $54K - $72K | 1,556,669 |
| 80-100% | $72K - $91K | 828,755 |
| 100-120% | $91K - $109K | 679,133 |
| >120% | >$109K | 2,396,619 |
Who lives here today?
Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.
This chart shows how household composition has changed over time, comparing the distribution of household types between 2015 and 2023. Changes in household types can indicate shifting demographics and evolving housing needs in a community.
Cost burden measures the share of household income spent on housing. Households paying more than 30% are considered cost burdened, while those paying more than 50% are severely cost burdened. Lower-income households typically face the highest rates of cost burden.
What does the housing stock look like?
The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.
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