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Ector County
  • County in Texas
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Ector County

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Ector County is located in Texas with a population of 161,258. In Ector County, most residents own their homes. In Ector County there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Ector County and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    161,258
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $155,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,134
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      599
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      64.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      83.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      462.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,968.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      225.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      11%
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    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,975
    National
    $69,021
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