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Paris, TX


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Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas, in Lamar county, is 69 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 93 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 25,898.

The People and Families of Paris

In Paris, about 47% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Paris features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paris had a median family income of $34,916.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Paris residents, with $5,725. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Paris Housing

In Paris, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Paris, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Paris is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Paris Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Paris Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Paris Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Paris, TX

Comparing Paris 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
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens108
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men15
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults27
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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