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Gunter, TX


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Gunter, Texas

Gunter, Texas, in Grayson county, is 18 miles NW of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 45 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. Gunter has a population of 1,230.

The People and Families of Gunter

In Gunter, about 42% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Gunter, with the many large families there.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gunter had a median family income of $41,957.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Gunter residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Gunter Housing

In Gunter, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Gunter, 95% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Gunter; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Gunter Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Gunter Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gunter, TX

Comparing Gunter 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
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men46
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone34
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