Seadrift, TX

Seadrift, Texas

Seadrift, Texas, in Calhoun county, is 32 miles SE of Victoria, Texas (center to center) and 59 miles NE of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is home to some 1,352 residents.

The People and Families of Seadrift

In Seadrift, about 61% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Seadrift tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Approximately 22% of Seadrift is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Seadrift is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seadrift had a median family income of $31,010.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($225) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Seadrift. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Seadrift can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Seadrift Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Seadrift was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. In Seadrift you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Seadrift, 96% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Seadrift, TX

Comparing Seadrift to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Seadrift Almanac

Seadrift Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Seadrift Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Seadrift Colleges

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