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Bovina, Texas, in Parmer county, is 77 miles SW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 217 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. As of the year 2000 census, 1,874 people lived in Bovina.
In Bovina, about 65% of adults are married. Bovina is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Bovina without hitting a preschooler.
The city is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Bovina had a median family income of $29,602.
An estimated 74% of living spaces in Bovina are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Bovina compared to other places in the state.
In Bovina, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Bovina strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Bovina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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