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Jayton, TX


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Jayton, Texas

Jayton, Texas, in Kent county, is 73 miles NW of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 192 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 513.

The People and Families of Jayton

In Jayton, about 60% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Jayton. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jayton had a median family income of $39,375.

Jayton Housing

About 82% of housing units in Jayton are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Typical rents in Jayton are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Texas.

Commuting

In Jayton, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Jayton than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyJayton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyJayton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyJayton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jayton, TX

Comparing Jayton 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity71
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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