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Galena Park, TX


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Galena Park, Texas

Galena Park, Texas, in Harris county, is 3 miles NW of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 8 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. Galena Park contains a population of approximately 10,592.

The People and Families of Galena Park

In Galena Park, about 54% of adults are married. Galena Park has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 37% of Galena Park is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, Galena Park has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galena Park had a median family income of $34,702.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Galena Park favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,280. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Galena Park Housing

Galena Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Galena Park, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGalena Park Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Galena Park Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Galena Park, TX

Comparing Galena Park 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better13
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built31
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime56

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