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Nederland, TX


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Nederland, Texas

Nederland, Texas, in Jefferson county, is 6 miles NW of Port Arthur, Texas (center to center) and 83 miles E of Houston, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Beaumont - Port Arthur metropolitan area. Nederland contains a population of approximately 17,422.

The People and Families of Nederland

In Nederland, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nederland had a median family income of $51,525. Nederland has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Nederland favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $8,050. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Nederland Housing

Nederland has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Nederland, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Nederland can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Nederland Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Nederland Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Nederland Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Nederland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Nederland, TX

Comparing Nederland 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 Population76
Well-Paid Single Men69
Racial Diversity63
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

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

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