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El Lago, TX


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El Lago, Texas

El Lago, Texas is 12 miles S of Baytown, Texas (center to center) and 23 miles SE of Houston, Texas. It is in Harris county. The city is part of the Houston metro area. The population of El Lago is 3,075.

The People and Families of El Lago

In El Lago, about 63% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in El Lago.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, El Lago had a median family income of $90,446. El Lago is one of the richer cities in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in El Lago. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, El Lago is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among El Lago political contributors, Michael Badnarik was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $650. The Libertarian party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

El Lago Housing

Of the housing in El Lago, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in El Lago than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In El Lago, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEl Lago Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEl Lago College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEl Lago People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEl Lago Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyEl Lago Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEl Lago Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%El Lago Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of El Lago, TX

Comparing El Lago 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens35
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size41

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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