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Center

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  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Texas
  • 14 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      D
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Center is a town in Texas with a population of 5,388. Center is in Shelby County. Living in Center offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Center and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    5,388

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $69,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $500
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      702.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      37
      6.1
    • Rape
      92.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      55.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      332.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,605.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      129.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      18%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      28%
      13%

    Working in Center

    Jobs
    D
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $24,718
    National
    $55,322
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      Many people believe that living in a small town is a bad thing, but in reality it just makes everybody closer than what they expected. Center, Texas is a small town full of joy and laughter. The community in Center is always making activities for minorities during the weekend so that they will all be safe. In a small town they are very few places to go out and have fun and I am recommending that the city of Center should build more places with activities.
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      Although it is a very small town, Center has grown and is still growing till today. There is an antique Rio movie theater that is definitely a must go to. The little boutiques a must go also for women and little children. I highly recommend going to shop for a little girl or boy at Dazzle Me Pink and Blue. The portapool park a new park that was reconstruction not to long ago and it is now a place to play basketball and soccer. Center has historical events and places to go visit. In the fall we have the Poultry Festival which is a 3 day event and is a great place to enjoy the square and rides that will be there. In the summer we have another festival called Watermelon Festival but there isn't much rides but the food is great.
      I've lived in Center my entire life. Although it is a small town, it has constantly grown throughout years and is still growing to this day. What I love about Center is that I feel that everyone in this town can feel connected. The town is a pretty friendly place and the county fair is always great during the spring and fall. However, I wish Center could construct some more places for teens to hang out. So far, we only have the Rio Theatre, which only has one screen and hasn't been remodeled in years, the parks around town, and the athletic fields.