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Tye, TX


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Tye, Texas

Tye, Texas, in Taylor county, is 8 miles W of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 149 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is located in the Abilene metropolitan area. Tye has a population of 1,158.

The People and Families of Tye

In Tye, about 60% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Tye. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tye had a median family income of $31,719.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Tye gave more campaign money ($1,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tye Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Tye. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Tye?

Commuting

In Tye, 97% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Tye, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyTye Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 13%Tye Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Tye Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Tye Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Tye, TX

Comparing Tye 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 Old98
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens23
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults21
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime35
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