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Penitas, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 13 miles W of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 126 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is part of the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,167 people people live in Penitas.
In Penitas, about 60% of adults are married. Homes in Penitas tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Penitas spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Penitas had a median family income of $28,355. As it happens, more people than usual in Penitas are able to work from their homes.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Penitas than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Penitas, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Notably, housing in Penitas tends to be newer than in most cities. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas.
In Penitas, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Penitas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Working at Home |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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