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Jersey Village, Texas

Introduction to Jersey Village, Texas

Jersey Village, Texas, in Harris county, is 14 miles NW of Houston, Texas. There are an estimated 6,880 people in the city.

Jersey Village History

The history of Jersey Village dates back to 1953 when Clark W. Henry gave the land which he used to rear Jersey cattle, to be used for the development and building of a residential community. In 1954, the development was initiated by LeRoy and Henry Kennedy, who belonged to the Garden Oaks Baptist Church. Water services, gas, drainage, streets, and sewages were brought to the community. Many houses were constructed along Jersey Drive. A park, school, and golf course were also developed. Jersey Village was finally incorporated in April, 1956.

Jersey Village and Nearby Attractions

  • Hermann Park
  • Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
  • Contemporary Arts Museum
  • AstroWorld
  • Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
  • Houston Zoo

Things To Do In Jersey Village

Historic sites near Jersey Village include San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Battleship Texas State Historical Site. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site encompasses the home of the last president of Texas, Star of the Republic Museum, and Independence Hall and Barrington. Other interesting places to visit are the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center and the Armand Bayou Nature Center. Opportunities to play golf are available at Jersey Meadow Golf Course. Sheldon Lake State Park, Lake Livingston State Park, and Galveston Island State Park provide opprtunities for outdoor recreation.

Jersey Village Transportation

Flights are available from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Jersey Village Higher Education

Some of the colleges nearby are Houston Community College System, University of Saint Thomas, and Texas Southern University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Jersey Village Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Jersey Village Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Jersey Village College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Jersey Village People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Jersey Village Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Jersey Village Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Jersey Village Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Jersey Village, TX

Comparing Jersey Village 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity85
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use610
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime45
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