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Baird, TX


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Baird, Texas

Baird, Texas, in Callahan county, is 20 miles E of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 123 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 1,623.

The People and Families of Baird

In Baird, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baird had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Baird residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Baird isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Baird Housing

In Baird, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Baird.

Commuting

In Baird, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBaird Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Baird Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Baird Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Baird Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Baird, TX

Comparing Baird 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
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime810

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