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 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):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Category	Value
Nearest Large City	19 miles S of Dallas, Texas
County	Ellis
Standard Zip Codes	75154
Phone Area Codes	972
Time Zone	Central (-6 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	32.52
Longitude	-96.809

Station	WAXAHACHIE
Distance	7.5 miles
Jan Temp	35 to 57 F
Apr Temp	54 to 78 F
Jul Temp	73 to 96 F
Oct Temp	56 to 80 F
Annual Precip	38.8 inches

Station	DALLAS LOVE AP
Distance	22.9 miles
Jan Temp	36 to 55 F
Apr Temp	56 to 77 F
Jul Temp	77 to 96 F
Oct Temp	58 to 79 F
Annual Precip	37 inches

Station	CLEBURNE
Distance	36.8 miles
Jan Temp	34 to 58 F
Apr Temp	53 to 79 F
Jul Temp	72 to 97 F
Oct Temp	55 to 80 F
Annual Precip	36.2 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	7,224	100%
Male	3,548	49.1%
Female	3,676	50.9%
Under 18	2,561	35.5%
18+	4,663	64.5%
65+	267	3.7%
Median Age	28.5
Average Family Size	3.38
White	4,815	66.7%
African-American	1,815	25.1%
Asian	28	0.4%
American Indian & Alaskan	56	0.8%
Other	367	5.1%
Mixed Race	135	1.9%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	1,137	15.7%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	9,324
Growth	2,100
Growth %	29.1%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	61.3%
German	9.2%
US/American	8.9%
English	5.2%
Irish	4.3%
Nigerian	1.9%
Dutch	1.4%
Welsh	1.1%
French (except Basque)	1%
Scotch-Irish	0.9%
Polish	0.7%
British	0.6%
Finnish	0.5%
French Canadian	0.5%
Austrian	0.5%
Scottish	0.4%
African	0.3%
Italian	0.3%
European	0.3%
Canadian	0.2%
Czech	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Glenn Heights	7,224	$53,548
Desoto	37,646	$66,986
Ferris	2,175	$43,641
Lancaster	25,894	$48,498
Oak Leaf	1,209	$81,824
Ovilla	3,405	$75,000
Red Oak	4,301	$61,250

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