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Southmayd, TX


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Southmayd, Texas

Southmayd, Texas, in Grayson county, is 31 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 57 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. There are an estimated 992 people in Southmayd.

The People and Families of Southmayd

In Southmayd, about 62% of adults are married. Many folks in Southmayd are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Southmayd. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southmayd had a median family income of $44,750. Southmayd has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($450) in Southmayd. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Southmayd Housing

Approximately 85% of housing in Southmayd is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Southmayd, 97% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Southmayd.

Comparative Profile of Southmayd, TX

Comparing Southmayd 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 Old97
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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