Windcrest, TX

Windcrest, Texas

Windcrest, Texas, in Bexar county, is 9 miles NE of San Antonio, Texas. The city is located in the San Antonio metropolitan area. Windcrest has a population of 5,105.

The People and Families of Windcrest

In Windcrest, about 64% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Windcrest, 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Windcrest had a median family income of $69,156. People in Windcrest generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Windcrest than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Windcrest, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Windcrest. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Windcrest gave more campaign money ($1,350) 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.

Windcrest Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Windcrest. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Windcrest, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Windcrest, TX

Comparing Windcrest 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Windcrest Almanac

Windcrest Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Windcrest Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Windcrest Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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