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Shavano Park, TX


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Shavano Park, Texas

Shavano Park, Texas, in Bexar county, is 11 miles N of San Antonio, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the San Antonio metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,754 people in Shavano Park.

The People and Families of Shavano Park

In Shavano Park, about 79% of adults are married. Many folks in Shavano Park are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shavano Park had a median family income of $111,505. Shavano Park has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Shavano Park living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Shavano Park. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Shavano Park Housing

Approximately 97% of housing in Shavano Park is owner-occupied. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places. Property taxes are a bit high in Shavano Park, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Shavano Park, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyShavano Park Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyShavano Park People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyShavano Park Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyShavano Park College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyShavano Park Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyShavano Park Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Shavano Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Shavano Park Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Shavano Park Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Shavano Park, TX

Comparing Shavano Park 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime35
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