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Weston, TX


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Weston, Texas

Weston, Texas, in Collin county, is 10 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 39 miles N of Dallas, Texas. There are 635 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Weston

In Weston, about 77% of adults are married. When people think of Weston, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Weston than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weston had a median family income of $59,375. Most of the residents of Weston tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Weston is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Weston Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Weston that were owner-occupied was 79%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Weston, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Weston, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Weston People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Weston Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Weston Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Weston, TX

Comparing Weston 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 Population99
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Racial Diversity61
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size96

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone12
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