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Vidor, TX


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Vidor, Texas

Vidor, Texas, in Orange county, is 6 miles NE of Beaumont, Texas (center to center) and 84 miles E of Houston, Texas. Part of the surrounding Beaumont - Port Arthur metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Vidor is home to some 11,440 residents.

The People and Families of Vidor

In Vidor, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vidor had a median family income of $37,572.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Vidor. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Vidor Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Vidor was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Vidor, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Vidor Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Vidor, TX

Comparing Vidor 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 Old75
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men24
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income35
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime44

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