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Celeste, TX


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Celeste, Texas

Celeste, Texas, in Hunt county, is 25 miles E of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 49 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. About 817 people people live in Celeste.

The People and Families of Celeste

In Celeste, about 60% of adults are married. Celeste has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Celeste had a median family income of $39,286.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Celeste.

Celeste Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Celeste, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Celeste, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Celeste, TX

Comparing Celeste 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 Old87
Racial Diversity83
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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