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Mathis, TX


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Mathis, Texas

Mathis, Texas, in San Patricio county, is 33 miles NW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is located in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. Mathis has a population of 5,034.

The People and Families of Mathis

In Mathis, about 48% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Mathis. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mathis had a median family income of $23,793. In Mathis, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Mathis.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The city is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Mathis Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Mathis. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Mathis, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMathis Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mathis Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Mathis Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Mathis Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Mathis Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mathis Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Mathis, TX

Comparing Mathis 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use59
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime78

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