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Glenn Heights, Texas

Introduction to Glenn Heights, Texas

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

Glenn Heights History

Glenn Heights and Nearby Attractions

  • Children's Museum of Waxahachie
  • Cedar Hill State Park
  • Acton State Historic Site
  • Fort Worth Botanical Garden
  • Dallas World Aquarium
  • Fort Worth Zoo

Things To Do In Glenn Heights

A number of parks and recreational areas are based in the area surrounding Glenn Heights including Lake Tawakoni State Park, Dinosaur Valley State Park, Lake Whitney State Park, and Cleburne State Park. The 1,524-acre Dinosaur Valley State Park has provisions for biking, hiking, horseback riding, and camping. Several dinosaur tracks can also be seen at the park. Among the popular attractions near Glenn Heights are the Dallas Zoo, Southfork Ranch, and Fort Worth Botanical Garden. The Dallas World Aquarium has exhibits including the Orinoco - Secrets of the River rainforest display, Mundo Maya exhibit, and the South Africa exhibit, all of which display marine species of the world.

Glenn Heights Transportation

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the closest major airport to the city.

Glenn Heights Higher Education

Dallas Baptist University, Eastfield College, Mountain View College, and Cedar Valley College are located near Glenn Heights.

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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