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Hillcrest, TX


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Hillcrest, Texas

Hillcrest, Texas, in Colorado county, is 58 miles W of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 74 miles W of Houston, Texas. The village has a population of 722.

The People and Families of Hillcrest

In Hillcrest, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Hillcrest people are married off. Large households are normal in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillcrest had a median family income of $66,563. People in Hillcrest generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Hillcrest than most places. The village enjoys an educated population.

Hillcrest Housing

Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Hillcrest. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Hillcrest, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHillcrest People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hillcrest Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hillcrest College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hillcrest Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hillcrest, TX

Comparing Hillcrest 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
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
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