Living in Bailey's Prairie, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bailey's Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Bailey's Prairie has 708 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $87,750 (12% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $396,600, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Bailey's Prairie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bailey's Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 49.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $87,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $396,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bailey's Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bailey's Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bailey's Prairie the median home value is $396,600, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,750 a month in housing costs.
Bailey's Prairie median household income
The median household income in Bailey's Prairie is $87,750 and the income per person is $50,414. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bailey's Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 312
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.45
Bailey's Prairie demographics
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bailey's Prairie ›
Education in Bailey's Prairie
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Bailey's Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bailey's Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Bailey's Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Prairie | 708 | $87,750 | $396,600 | $1,091 |
| Holiday Lakes | 862 | $44,500 | $94,800 | $1,243 |
| Angleton | 19,972 | $86,712 | $212,900 | $1,141 |
| Lake Jackson | 27,974 | $90,938 | $250,100 | $1,478 |
| Brazoria | 2,880 | $79,635 | $162,400 | $1,049 |
| Richwood | 4,791 | $88,380 | $249,600 | $1,250 |
| West Columbia | 3,621 | $43,490 | $140,800 | $964 |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | $67,250 | $184,400 | — |
| Clute | 10,715 | $70,208 | $271,700 | $1,130 |
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What is the median household income in Bailey's Prairie, TX?
The median household income in Bailey's Prairie is $87,750, 12% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bailey's Prairie?
The median home value in Bailey's Prairie is $396,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bailey's Prairie?
The median gross rent in Bailey's Prairie is $1,091 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Bailey's Prairie, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Bailey's Prairie?
The median age in Bailey's Prairie is 49.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bailey's Prairie?
The average commute to work in Bailey's Prairie is 28 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bailey's Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Bailey's Prairie is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bailey's Prairie?
30.9% of adults in Bailey's Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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