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Del Rio, TX


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Del Rio, Texas

Del Rio, Texas, in Val Verde county, is 144 miles W of San Antonio, Texas. About 33,867 people people live in Del Rio.

The People and Families of Del Rio

In Del Rio, about 55% of adults are married. Del Rio has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Del Rio had a median family income of $30,788.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,100) in Del Rio than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Del Rio Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Del Rio, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Del Rio, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDel Rio Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Del Rio Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Del Rio Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Del Rio, TX

Comparing Del Rio 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity77
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime66

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