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Jersey Village, TX


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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.

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):

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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