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| General Info | |
| Population | 214,133 |
| Elevation | 873 ft(266 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | |
| Median Home | $203,387 |
| Median Rent | $1,145 |
| Median Income | $62,378 |
| Rent Burden | 22% |
| Climate & Risks | |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 61°F |
| Comfort Score | 47/100Mixed |
| Temp Swing | 55°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 34"(86 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9"(23 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 40 (Avg)1 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | |
| Safety Score | 65 / 100 |
| School Rating | 5.3/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 29%Cable: 99% |
| Demographics | |
| Median Age | 34.4 years |
| College Educated | 29% |
| Remote Workers | 10% |
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