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Benavides, TX


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Benavides, Texas

Benavides, Texas, in Duval county, is 63 miles W of Corpus Christi, Texas. There are an estimated 1,686 people in the city.

The People and Families of Benavides

In Benavides, about 50% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Benavides, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benavides had a median family income of $27,059.

Benavides Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Benavides is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Benavides.

Commuting

In Benavides, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Top 2%trophyBenavides Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Benavides, TX

Comparing Benavides 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 Old85
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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