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West Tawakoni, TX


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West Tawakoni, Texas

West Tawakoni, Texas, in Hunt county, is 34 miles E of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 45 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dallas metropolitan area. West Tawakoni contains a population of approximately 1,462.

The People and Families of West Tawakoni

In West Tawakoni, about 51% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in West Tawakoni.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Tawakoni had a median family income of $35,250.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in West Tawakoni.

West Tawakoni Housing

West Tawakoni has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in West Tawakoni are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In West Tawakoni, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of West Tawakoni, TX

Comparing West Tawakoni 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity61
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes66
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11
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