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La Vernia, TX


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La Vernia, Texas

La Vernia, Texas, in Wilson county, is 23 miles E of San Antonio, Texas. The city is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 931 people people live in La Vernia.

The People and Families of La Vernia

In La Vernia, about 52% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in La Vernia. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Vernia had a median family income of $46,912.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,300) in La Vernia than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

La Vernia Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in La Vernia, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In La Vernia, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
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Comparative Profile of La Vernia, TX

Comparing La Vernia 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity83
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime11
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