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Glenn Heights, TX


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Glenn Heights, Texas

Glenn Heights, Texas, in Ellis county, is 19 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The city is considered part of the Dallas metropolitan area. Glenn Heights has a population of 7,224.

The People and Families of Glenn Heights

In Glenn Heights, about 62% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 33% of Glenn Heights is non-white. Glenn Heights boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glenn Heights had a median family income of $53,548. Glenn Heights has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Glenn Heights Housing

About 71% of housing units in Glenn Heights are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Glenn Heights pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Glenn Heights, 94% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyGlenn Heights Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGlenn Heights Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Glenn Heights, TX

Comparing Glenn Heights 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 Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men37
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women37
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work12
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime44

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