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Live Oak, Texas

Live Oak, Texas, in Bexar county, is 13 miles NE of San Antonio, Texas. The city is considered part of the San Antonio metropolitan area. Live Oak has a population of 9,156.

The People and Families of Live Oak

In Live Oak, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 22% of Live Oak is non-white. Live Oak boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Live Oak had a median family income of $52,885. Live Oak has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Live Oak ($4,600). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Live Oak Housing

About 73% of housing units in Live Oak are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Live Oak pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Live Oak, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLive Oak Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Live Oak Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Live Oak, TX

Comparing Live Oak 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
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women69
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men59
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use26
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime33

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