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Presidio, TX


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Presidio, Texas

Presidio, Texas, in Presidio county, is 197 miles SE of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 4,167.

The People and Families of Presidio

In Presidio, about 61% of adults are married. Lots of Presidio people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Presidio, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Presidio had a median family income of $19,601.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Presidio gave more campaign money ($3,600) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Presidio is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Presidio Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Presidio. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Presidio is relatively low. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Presidio?

Commuting

In Presidio, 90% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPresidio Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPresidio Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPresidio Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Presidio Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Presidio, TX

Comparing Presidio 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 Diversity83
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime910

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