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West, Texas, in McLennan county, is 17 miles N of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 64 miles S of Arlington, Texas. The city is located in the Waco metropolitan area. West has a population of 2,692.
In West, about 53% of adults are married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in West, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, West had a median family income of $43,090.
Residents of West gave more campaign money ($2,750) 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.
West is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in West. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?
In West, 93% of commuters drive to work. West is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
West strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing West to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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