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Driscoll, TX


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Driscoll, Texas

Driscoll, Texas, in Nueces county, is 23 miles W of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. There are an estimated 825 people in Driscoll.

The People and Families of Driscoll

In Driscoll, about 54% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Driscoll, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Driscoll. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Driscoll had a median family income of $35,714.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Driscoll Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Driscoll is owner-occupied. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Driscoll.

Commuting

In Driscoll, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Driscoll Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Driscoll Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Driscoll, TX

Comparing Driscoll 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population12

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone23
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