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Helotes, Texas

Helotes, Texas, in Bexar county, is 15 miles NW of San Antonio, Texas. The city is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,285 people people live in Helotes.

The People and Families of Helotes

In Helotes, about 75% of adults are married. Homes in Helotes tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Helotes had a median family income of $80,090. Overall, families in Helotes are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Helotes does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Helotes are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($21,195) in Helotes than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Helotes Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Helotes, about 94% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Helotes is higher than that of most other communities in Texas.

Commuting

In Helotes, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHelotes Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHelotes People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHelotes Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHelotes College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Helotes Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Helotes, TX

Comparing Helotes 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
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime57
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