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Wimberley, TX


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Wimberley, Texas

Wimberley is part of the Austin - San Marcos metro area. The population of the town is 3,797.

The People and Families of Wimberley

In Wimberley, about 60% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Wimberley.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wimberley had a median family income of $56,910. Wimberley is one of the richer towns in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Wimberley. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Wimberley work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Wimberley Housing

Of the housing in Wimberley, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Wimberley. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Wimberley, 86% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Wimberley than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wimberley College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wimberley Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wimberley Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wimberley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wimberley Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wimberley, TX

Comparing Wimberley 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times23
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents11
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