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General Info
Population419
Center Elevation49 ft(15 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$458,932
Median Rent
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Median Income$53,750
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun255 days/yr
Avg. High58°F
Avg. Low46°F
Comfort Score81/100Great
Temp Swing21°F
Annual Precipitation107"(272 cm)
Annual Snowfall39"(99 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 432024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability36
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)
School RatingN/A
Demographics
Median Age49.5 years
College Educated43%
Remote Workers8%
Nature Access
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