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Cisco, Texas

Cisco, Texas, in Eastland county, is 44 miles E of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 99 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is home to some 3,851 residents.

The People and Families of Cisco

In Cisco, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cisco had a median family income of $31,833.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($20) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Cisco. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Cisco Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Cisco was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Cisco. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Cisco, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Cisco it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCisco Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cisco Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cisco Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Cisco Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cisco, TX

Comparing Cisco 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 Diversity95
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime23
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