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Crandall, TX


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Crandall, Texas

Crandall, Texas, in Kaufman county, is 12 miles SE of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 23 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 2,774 people in the city.

The People and Families of Crandall

In Crandall, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Crandall are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crandall had a median family income of $61,250. Crandall has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Crandall living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Crandall. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crandall Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Crandall is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Crandall, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Crandall, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Crandall Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Crandall Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Crandall Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Crandall People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Crandall, TX

Comparing Crandall 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
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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