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De Leon, TX


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De Leon, Texas

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, De Leon had a median family income of $29,167.

Political Inclinations

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.

De Leon Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%De Leon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%De Leon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%De Leon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of De Leon, TX

Comparing De Leon 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 Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population58
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime46
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