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Granbury, TX


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Granbury, Texas

Granbury, Texas, in Hood county, is 33 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. The people of the city are in the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. Granbury has a population of 5,718.

The People and Families of Granbury

In Granbury, about 51% of adults are married. Lots of people in Granbury live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Granbury.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granbury had a median family income of $45,451. Home offices are common in Granbury.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Granbury residents, with $34,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Granbury Housing

In Granbury, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Granbury may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Granbury, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Granbury, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Granbury Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Granbury Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Granbury, TX

Comparing Granbury 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men69
Racial Diversity42
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime11

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