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Cumby, TX


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Cumby, Texas

Cumby, Texas, in Hopkins county, is 45 miles E of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 616 people in the city.

The People and Families of Cumby

In Cumby, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cumby had a median family income of $34,091. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Cumby.

Cumby Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Cumby is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Cumby, 85% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Cumby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Cumby Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cumby, TX

Comparing Cumby 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
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women46
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size41

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Rents44
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