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Baytown, TX


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Baytown, Texas

Baytown, Texas is 23 miles E of Houston, Texas. It is in Harris county. The city is part of the Houston metro area. The population of Baytown is 66,430.

The People and Families of Baytown

In Baytown, about 53% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Baytown.

Approximately 32% of Baytown is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baytown had a median family income of $45,346.

Political Inclinations

Among Baytown political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $14,670. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Baytown Housing

Of the housing in Baytown, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Baytown, 96% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Baytown, TX

Comparing Baytown 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women38
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home13
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime44

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