Hondo, TX

Hondo, Texas

Hondo, Texas is 39 miles W of San Antonio, Texas. It is in Medina county. The population of the city is 7,897.

The People and Families of Hondo

In Hondo, about 42% of adults are married. The size of households in Hondo is larger than most.

Approximately 27% of Hondo is non-white. Hondo is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hondo had a median family income of $34,856.

Political Inclinations

Among Hondo political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,420. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Hondo Housing

Of the housing in Hondo, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Hondo, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Hondo, TX

Comparing Hondo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hondo Almanac

Hondo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hondo Public Libraries

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Hondo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hondo residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hondo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Hondo High Schools (2004)

HONDO H S
2603 AVE H
830-426-3341
A Title I school.
Serves 636 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

DETENTION CTR
2604 AVE E
830-426-7613
A Non-traditional School
Serves 47 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.3

Hondo Colleges

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