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Burnet, TX


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Burnet, Texas

Burnet, Texas, in Burnet county, is 37 miles NW of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Austin, Texas. The city has a population of 4,735.

The People and Families of Burnet

In Burnet, about 45% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Burnet features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burnet had a median family income of $37,604.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Burnet residents, with $5,070. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Burnet Housing

In Burnet, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Burnet, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Burnet, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBurnet Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Burnet Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Burnet, TX

Comparing Burnet 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity107
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime57

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