The median income in Difficult Run has remained consistently high throughout the observed period, with minimal fluctuations. From $170,165 in 2013 to $172,369 in 2022, the area has maintained its status as a highly affluent community. This economic stability coincides with the gradual increase in racial diversity, suggesting that the area's wealth has potentially attracted a more diverse population of high-income earners.

The population has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 18,304 in 2013 to 18,486 in 2022. This stability, combined with increasing diversity and consistently high incomes, indicates that the area is likely attracting affluent professionals from various racial backgrounds.

Difficult Run's demographic shifts align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those with high median incomes. The area's exceptionally high median income and its gradual increase in diversity suggest it may be part of a larger pattern of affluent suburbs becoming more racially diverse over time.

The stability of the high median income over the years, even as the community becomes more diverse, is noteworthy. It suggests that the incoming diverse population is maintaining or even contributing to the area's economic prosperity, potentially indicating a highly skilled and well-compensated workforce across racial groups.

Difficult Run represents a "Transitional Community" that is slowly evolving from a predominantly White, affluent area to a more diverse yet still highly affluent community. This transition appears to be occurring without significant economic disruption, potentially indicating a harmonious integration of diverse, high-income residents into the existing community structure.