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Farwell, TX


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Farwell, Texas

Farwell, Texas, in Parmer county, is 88 miles NW of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 210 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 1,364.

The People and Families of Farwell

In Farwell, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farwell had a median family income of $34,676.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Farwell ($3,575). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Farwell Housing

About 81% of housing units in Farwell are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Farwell, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Farwell Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Farwell Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Farwell Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Farwell Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Farwell, TX

Comparing Farwell 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
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime45
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