Argyle, TX

Argyle, Texas

Argyle, Texas, in Denton county, is 7 miles SW of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 27 miles N of Arlington, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dallas metropolitan area. Argyle contains a population of approximately 2,365.

The People and Families of Argyle

In Argyle, about 77% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Argyle, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most cities, Argyle has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Argyle had a median family income of $94,309. The typical family in Argyle is better off than most in Texas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Argyle. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Argyle.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Argyle favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Argyle Housing

Argyle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Texas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Argyle, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Argyle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Argyle, TX

Comparing Argyle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Argyle Almanac

Argyle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Argyle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Argyle residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Argyle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Argyle High Schools (2004)

ARGYLE HIGH SCHOOL
800 EAGLE DR
940-262-7777
Serves 392 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Argyle Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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