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Jonestown, Texas

Jonestown, Texas, in Travis county, is 14 miles W of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 19 miles NW of Austin, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Jonestown contains a population of approximately 1,681.

The People and Families of Jonestown

In Jonestown, about 52% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Jonestown has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jonestown had a median family income of $47,708. In Jonestown, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jonestown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Jonestown Housing

Jonestown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Jonestown are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Jonestown, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Jonestown Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Jonestown Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Jonestown Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Jonestown, TX

Comparing Jonestown 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime45
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