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Young County
  • County in Texas

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade C+
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade B
  6. Jobs
    grade A minus
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Young County is located in Texas with a population of 17,894. In Young County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Young County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Young County are above average.

About

Population
17,894

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$135,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$723
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    117.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    8.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    50.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    25.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    402.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    822.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    109.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

Working in Young County

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,074
National
$69,021

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