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Bells, TX


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Bells, Texas

Bells, Texas, in Grayson county, is 30 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 60 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The town is considered part of the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. Bells has a population of 1,190.

The People and Families of Bells

In Bells, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bells had a median family income of $44,500.

Bells Housing

About 72% of housing units in Bells are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Bells, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Bells, TX

Comparing Bells 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
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity31
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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