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Van Alstyne, TX


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Van Alstyne, Texas

Van Alstyne, Texas, in Grayson county, is 15 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 45 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Sherman - Denison metropolitan area. Van Alstyne has a population of 2,502.

The People and Families of Van Alstyne

In Van Alstyne, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Van Alstyne had a median family income of $45,188.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Van Alstyne residents, with $450. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Van Alstyne Housing

In Van Alstyne, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Van Alstyne, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Van Alstyne Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Van Alstyne, TX

Comparing Van Alstyne 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
Racial Diversity95
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime46
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