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Cushing, TX


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Cushing, Texas

Cushing, Texas, in Nacogdoches county, is 45 miles SE of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 133 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 637.

The People and Families of Cushing

In Cushing, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cushing had a median family income of $31,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cushing Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Cushing. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Cushing is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Cushing, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCushing Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cushing Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cushing, TX

Comparing Cushing 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
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity83
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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