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Argyle, TX


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Argyle, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity61
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime68

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