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Waller, TX


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Waller, Texas

Waller, Texas, in Harris county, is 24 miles W of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Houston, Texas. The city has a population of 2,092.

The People and Families of Waller

In Waller, about 52% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Waller. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 34% of Waller is non-white. No single racial group represents Waller, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waller had a median family income of $42,569.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Waller gave more campaign money ($7,000) 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.

Waller Housing

Owners occupy 53% of the housing units in Waller. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Waller is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Waller, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWaller Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Waller Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Waller, TX

Comparing Waller 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population88
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11
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