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Commerce, Texas

Commerce, Texas, in Hunt county, is 41 miles E of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 7,669 residents.

The People and Families of Commerce

In Commerce, about 34% of adults are married. People in Commerce have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Commerce had a median family income of $37,284. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Commerce.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Commerce. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Commerce Housing

According to the 2000 census, 40% of the housing in Commerce was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Commerce, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Commerce Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Commerce College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Commerce Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Commerce, TX

Comparing Commerce 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
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22

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