Deer Park, TX

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.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Deer Park Almanac

Deer Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Deer Park Public Libraries

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Deer Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Deer Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Deer Park High Schools (2004)

DEER PARK HS
WOLTERS: 400 IVY
832-668-7200
Serves 3,560 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

HARRIS CO J J A E P
203 IVY
281-930-4606
A Non-traditional School
Serves 15 students.

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