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De Leon, Texas, in Comanche county, is 73 miles E of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 82 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. About 2,433 people people live in De Leon.
In De Leon, about 53% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in De Leon, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
In 2000, De Leon had a median family income of $29,167.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in De Leon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in De Leon, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, De Leon is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In De Leon, 96% of commuters drive to work. De Leon is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing De Leon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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