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Weatherford, TX


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Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford, Texas, in Parker county, is 27 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. Weatherford contains a population of approximately 19,000.

The People and Families of Weatherford

In Weatherford, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weatherford had a median family income of $47,152. Interestingly, lots of people in Weatherford have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Weatherford favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $61,093. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Weatherford Housing

Weatherford has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Weatherford, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Weatherford Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Weatherford, TX

Comparing Weatherford 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
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity74
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women59
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Rents53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime33

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