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Graford, Texas

Graford, Texas, in Palo Pinto county, is 55 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 578.

The People and Families of Graford

In Graford, about 61% of adults are married. Graford has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Graford had a median family income of $33,676.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Graford favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,050. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Graford Housing

Graford has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Graford, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGraford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Graford, TX

Comparing Graford 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population24
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone35
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