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~ L.z:... Fonn ROW-A-6 Rev. 4/2003 GSD-EPC PAGE30F5 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY CITY OF PARIS. LAMAR COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS The subject is located in the City of Paris along Business US 82 (aka Lamar Avenue) in Lamar County, Texas. This neighborhood is part of the east portion of the City of Paris which is located approximately 90 miles northeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Business US 82 is the primary traffic artery through the area, with secondary arteries including US 271, SH 19, SH 286, FM 137, FM 195 and FM 1497. Area development patterns include mixed commercial and residential sites along the north and south lines of Lamar A venue. Commercial development is the predominant use for the land located off the main traffic arteries. \, { . ":':-';~- - ~'- ~, " " ""'-..u".:' / I .. '>: \. ,", ",/ " I , ,- .,- 'I ur'; . . .. \ , ',---,---"" " "~~'-'--"-\ , // <:~~,j : ',," " ...',---.,:" ... Although precise population infonnation has not been obtained within the immediate area, demographic infonnation has been considered for a five mile radius extending from the intersection of Business US 82 and US 271. Within this area, the following demographic factors are noted: The current population is estimated at approximately 29,095. Population growth is estimated to have increased 2.52% between 1990 and 2000 and 1.14% between 2000 and 2003. The median age is estimated at 36.83 years and almost 70% of the population is over the age of21, The median household income is estimated at $32,105, with the average household income estimated at $45,662. For persons over the age of 25 years, the educational attainment level includes 31.85% with a high school diploma, 22.6% with some college education but no degree and 20.54% with either an associate's, bachelor's or graduate degree. Page 2.2