The Participating Communities of the Green Empowerment Zone

Tara Hills

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Tara Hills is 5,237. The population is expected to shrink to 5,170 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.26%.

The median age of Tara Hills residents is 40.

The diversity index of Tara Hills is 89.2, 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 $143,732 and projected to be $167,144 in 2031. Per capita income is $47,162, projected to be $55,226 in 2031. 6.72% of households – 352 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,990,370 and the average disposable income is $103,516.

There are 1,759 housing units in Tara Hills; 1,162 are owner-occupied, 555 are rented, and 42 are vacant. The average home value is $1,031,878, with 12 homes built in 2010 or later, and 40 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 46 businesses in Tara Hills, employing 338 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,022 age 16 and above. 960 workers commute into Tara Hills from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,041 residents both live and work in/around Tara Hills. The average travel time is 34.8 minutes. 4.32% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 16.33% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,387 drive alone, 327 carpool, and 104 take public transportation. 23 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 181 residents work from home.

1,234 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 391 have associates degrees, 1,013 have bachelor’s degrees, and 298 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31