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Leary, TX


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Leary, Texas

Leary, Texas, in Bowie county, is 69 miles NW of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 157 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is in the Texarkana area. There are 555 residents in Leary.

The People and Families of Leary

In Leary, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Leary, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leary had a median family income of $36,071. Lots of residents of Leary prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Leary Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Leary that were owner-occupied was 85%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. Compared to most cities in the state, Leary has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Leary, 94% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Leary Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Leary, TX

Comparing Leary 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
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity82
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone23
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