The Participating Communities of the Green Empowerment Zone

Tara Hills

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Tara Hills is 5,254. The population is expected to shrink to 5,209 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.17%.

The median age of Tara Hills residents is 40.

The diversity index of Tara Hills is 89.3, meaning that there is a 89% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Tara Hills is $139,962 and projected to be $156,353 in 2031. Per capita income is $45,267, projected to be $50,585 in 2031. 6.22% of households – 327 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,555,829 and the average disposable income is $101,972.

There are 1,745 housing units in Tara Hills; 1,144 are owner-occupied, 555 are rented, and 46 are vacant. The average home value is $1,045,162, with 13 homes built in 2010 or later, and 32 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 45 businesses in Tara Hills, employing 335 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,111 age 16 and above. 1,029 workers commute into Tara Hills from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,082 residents both live and work in/around Tara Hills. The average travel time is 31.6 minutes. 3.42% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 13.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,486 drive alone, 360 carpool, and 111 take public transportation. 25 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 129 residents work from home.

1,012 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 358 have associates degrees, 1,001 have bachelor’s degrees, and 418 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-02-02