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Bayou Vista, TX


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Bayou Vista, Texas

The population of Bayou Vista is 1,644.

The People and Families of Bayou Vista

In Bayou Vista, about 60% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Bayou Vista.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bayou Vista had a median family income of $70,114. Bayou Vista is one of the richer cities in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Bayou Vista. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Bayou Vista is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Bayou Vista.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in the city.

Bayou Vista Housing

Of the housing in Bayou Vista, approximately 87% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Bayou Vista. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Bayou Vista, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBayou Vista Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBayou Vista Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBayou Vista Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bayou Vista Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bayou Vista Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bayou Vista People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bayou Vista Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bayou Vista College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bayou Vista, TX

Comparing Bayou Vista 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 Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

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