Jersey Village, TX

Jersey Village, Texas

Jersey Village, Texas, in Harris county, is 14 miles NW of Houston, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Houston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,880 people in Jersey Village.

The People and Families of Jersey Village

In Jersey Village, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jersey Village had a median family income of $82,689. Jersey Village has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Jersey Village living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Jersey Village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Jersey Village. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Jersey Village Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Jersey Village is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Jersey Village. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Jersey Village, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Jersey Village Almanac

Jersey Village Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Jersey Village Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Jersey Village 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, Jersey Village, 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

Jersey Village Colleges

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