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Strawn, TX


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Strawn, Texas

Strawn, Texas, in Palo Pinto county, is 69 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 739.

The People and Families of Strawn

In Strawn, about 52% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Strawn, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Strawn had a median family income of $30,268.

Strawn Housing

Strawn has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 73% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Strawn tend toward the low side for Texas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Strawn, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyStrawn Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyStrawn Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Strawn Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Strawn, TX

Comparing Strawn 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
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity82
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built21
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