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Gaines County
  • County in Texas
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Gaines County

    Report Card

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

    Gaines County is located in Texas with a population of 21,167. In Gaines County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Gaines County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Gaines County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    21,167

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $136,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $640
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Gaines County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      383.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      9.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      37.4
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      9.4
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      262
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      954.4
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      84.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      21%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      2%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      38%
      national  11%

    Working in Gaines County

    Jobs
    grade A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,728
    National
    $69,021

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