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Rice, TX


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Rice, Texas

Rice, Texas, in Ellis county, is 40 miles S of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 46 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city is part of the Dallas metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 798 people people live in Rice.

The People and Families of Rice

In Rice, about 60% of adults are married. Homes in Rice 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 Rice spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rice had a median family income of $33,375.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Rice.

Rice Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rice, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Rice, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
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Comparative Profile of Rice, TX

Comparing Rice 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
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone12
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