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League City, TX


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League City, Texas

League City, Texas, in Galveston county, is 14 miles SE of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 23 miles SE of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Galveston - Texas City metropolitan area. League City has a population of 45,444.

The People and Families of League City

In League City, about 66% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in League City. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in League City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, League City had a median family income of $72,760. League City is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. League City isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among League City residents, with $15,850. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

League City Housing

In League City, 77% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. League City has higher property taxes than most places in Texas, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In League City, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%League City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%League City Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%League City Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%League City Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%League City Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%League City College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%League City People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%League City Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of League City, TX

Comparing League City 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 Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use410
Walking and Biking to Work37
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime66

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