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Deer Park, TX


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Deer Park, Texas

Deer Park, Texas, in Harris county, is 5 miles E of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 14 miles E of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Houston metropolitan area. Deer Park contains a population of approximately 28,520.

The People and Families of Deer Park

In Deer Park, about 63% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Deer Park, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most cities, Deer Park has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer Park had a median family income of $66,516. The typical family in Deer Park is better off than most in Texas. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Deer Park.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Deer Park favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,475. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Deer Park.

Deer Park Housing

Deer Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Texas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Deer Park, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Deer Park do a lot of driving.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Deer Park Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Deer Park People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Deer Park Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Deer Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Deer Park Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Deer Park, TX

Comparing Deer Park 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 Population98
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women49
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use28
Walking and Biking to Work15
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime87

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