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Buda, Texas, in Hays county, is 13 miles SW of Austin, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Buda contains a population of approximately 2,404.
In Buda, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Buda, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Buda.
In 2000, Buda had a median family income of $57,321. The typical family in Buda is better off than most in Texas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Buda. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Buda favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,920. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Buda has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 87% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Texas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Buda, 99% of commuters drive to work.
Buda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Buda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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