Living in Bayside, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bayside · Census data 2020–2024
Bayside has 412 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $51,250 (35% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $172,300, the median rent is $1,875/month.
Bayside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bayside at a glance
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 58State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $172,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,875/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Bayside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Bayside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bayside the median home value is $172,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,875 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,486 a month in housing costs.
Bayside median household income
The median household income in Bayside is $51,250 and the income per person is $27,524. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bayside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 313
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 31.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.93
31.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bayside has many vacation and second homes.
Bayside demographics
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.5%
- Households
- 213
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bayside ›
Education in Bayside
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Bayside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bayside
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 97.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Bayside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside | 412 | $51,250 | $172,300 | $1,875 |
| Rockport | 10,683 | $72,174 | $320,500 | $1,212 |
| Fulton | 818 | $56,324 | $140,300 | $1,053 |
| Woodsboro | 1,464 | $81,914 | $112,500 | $1,056 |
| Gregory | 2,003 | $47,167 | $117,700 | $938 |
| Taft | 2,871 | $73,032 | $124,200 | $1,179 |
| Lamar | 1,202 | $86,851 | $318,000 | — |
| Taft Southwest | 1,635 | $55,938 | $94,100 | $1,261 |
| Aransas Pass | 8,972 | $63,021 | $235,500 | $1,159 |
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What is the median household income in Bayside, TX?
The median household income in Bayside is $51,250, 35% lower 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 Bayside?
The median home value in Bayside is $172,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bayside?
The median gross rent in Bayside is $1,875 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Bayside, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Bayside?
The median age in Bayside is 58 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bayside?
The average commute to work in Bayside is 30 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bayside?
The unemployment rate in Bayside is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bayside?
11.7% of adults in Bayside 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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