Willow Park, TX

Willow Park, Texas

Willow Park, Texas, in Parker county, is 19 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. Part of the surrounding Fort Worth - Arlington metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Willow Park is home to some 2,849 residents.

The People and Families of Willow Park

In Willow Park, about 80% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Willow Park are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Willow Park are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willow Park had a median family income of $78,926. More so than most places, the people in Willow Park generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Willow Park are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Willow Park than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Willow Park. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Willow Park can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Willow Park Housing

According to the 2000 census, 97% of the housing in Willow Park was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Willow Park, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Willow Park, TX

Comparing Willow Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Willow Park Almanac

Willow Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Willow Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Willow Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Willow Park, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Willow Park Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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