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Beach City, Texas, in Harris county, is 4 miles E of Baytown, Texas (center to center) and 27 miles E of Houston, Texas. Part of the surrounding Houston metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Beach City is home to some 1,645 residents.
In Beach City, about 72% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Beach City are married.
The people of the city are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Beach City had a median family income of $75,439. More so than most places, the people in Beach City generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Beach City are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Beach City.
According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Beach City was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Beach City have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Beach City, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Beach City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Beach City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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