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Southside Place, TX


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Southside Place, Texas

Southside Place, Texas is 5 miles SW of Houston, Texas. It is in Harris county. The population of the city is 1,546.

The People and Families of Southside Place

In Southside Place, about 64% of adults are married. Adults in Southside Place are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southside Place had a median family income of $163,303. Southside Place is one of the richer cities in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Southside Place. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Southside Place is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Southside Place Housing

Of the housing in Southside Place, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Southside Place than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Southside Place, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Southside Place offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouthside Place Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouthside Place Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouthside Place Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouthside Place College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySouthside Place Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySouthside Place People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Southside Place Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Southside Place Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Southside Place Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Southside Place Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Southside Place, TX

Comparing Southside Place 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity94
Age of the Population79
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime57
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