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Brackettville, TX


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Brackettville, Texas

Brackettville, Texas, in Kinney county, is 116 miles W of San Antonio, Texas. The city has a population of 1,876.

The People and Families of Brackettville

In Brackettville, about 55% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Brackettville, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brackettville had a median family income of $24,063.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brackettville residents, with $950. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brackettville Housing

In Brackettville, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in Brackettville without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Brackettville, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Brackettville; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBrackettville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBrackettville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBrackettville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Brackettville Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Brackettville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Brackettville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Brackettville, TX

Comparing Brackettville 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 Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone57
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