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Arp, TX


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Arp, Texas

Arp, Texas is 16 miles SE of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 109 miles E of Dallas, Texas. It is in Smith county. The city is part of the Tyler metro area. The population of Arp is 901.

The People and Families of Arp

In Arp, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arp had a median family income of $38,807. There aren't a lot of poor people in Arp.

Political Inclinations

Among Arp political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Arp Housing

Of the housing in Arp, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Texas standards.

Commuting

In Arp, 98% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Arp than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyArp Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Arp Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Arp Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Arp, TX

Comparing Arp 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
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime68
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