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Glen Rose, TX


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Glen Rose, Texas

Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell county, is 42 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 2,122 people lived in Glen Rose.

The People and Families of Glen Rose

In Glen Rose, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glen Rose had a median family income of $37,545. In Glen Rose, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Glen Rose residents donated more money ($3,600) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Glen Rose Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Glen Rose are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Glen Rose compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Glen Rose, 91% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Glen Rose Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Glen Rose, TX

Comparing Glen Rose 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
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men46
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

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