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Seymour, TX


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Seymour, Texas

Seymour, Texas, in Baylor county, is 49 miles SW of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 127 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is home to some 2,908 residents.

The People and Families of Seymour

In Seymour, about 57% of adults are married. People in Seymour have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Seymour.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seymour had a median family income of $32,917. Home-based work is more common in Seymour than in most places.

Seymour Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Seymour was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Seymour.

Commuting

In Seymour, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySeymour Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Seymour Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Seymour Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Seymour, TX

Comparing Seymour 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity106
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime45
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