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| General Info | |
| Population | 12,993 |
| Elevation | 751 ft(229 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | |
| Median Home | $472,180 |
| Median Rent | $1,417 |
| Median Income | $62,895 |
| Rent Burden | 27% |
| Climate & Risks | |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 58°F |
| Comfort Score | 45/100Mixed |
| Temp Swing | 49°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 36"(91 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14"(36 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 41 (Avg)10 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 9.3/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 6%Cable: 100% |
| Demographics | |
| Median Age | 49.1 years |
| College Educated | 11% |
| Remote Workers | 3% |
| Nature Access | |
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... |
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