Living in Ben Bolt, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ben Bolt · Census data 2020–2024
Ben Bolt has 2,152 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $61,741 (21% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $873/month.
Ben Bolt at a glance
- Population
- 2,152
- Median age
- 34.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,741State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $873/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ben Bolt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ben Bolt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ben Bolt the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, which is 44.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,443 a month in housing costs.
Ben Bolt median household income
The median household income in Ben Bolt is $61,741 and the income per person is $24,608. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Ben Bolt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 692
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.50
Ben Bolt demographics
- Population
- 2,152
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 611
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ben Bolt ›
Education in Ben Bolt
17% of adults 25 and older in Ben Bolt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ben Bolt
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Ben Bolt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bolt | 2,152 | $61,741 | $100,000 | $873 |
| Coyote Acres | 977 | $103,750 | — | — |
| Rancho Alegre | 1,337 | $49,202 | $51,100 | — |
| Alice | 17,707 | $48,676 | $131,100 | $934 |
| San Diego | 3,675 | $53,174 | $85,600 | $1,096 |
| Agua Dulce | 251 | $48,438 | $85,000 | — |
| South La Paloma | 386 | $42,361 | — | — |
| Kingsville | 24,994 | $58,148 | $149,400 | $1,037 |
| Bishop | 3,103 | $58,152 | $111,800 | $952 |
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What is the median household income in Ben Bolt, TX?
The median household income in Ben Bolt is $61,741, 21% 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 Ben Bolt?
The median home value in Ben Bolt is $100,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Ben Bolt?
The median gross rent in Ben Bolt is $873 per month, about 44.3% of household income.
Is Ben Bolt, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Ben Bolt?
The median age in Ben Bolt is 34.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Ben Bolt?
The average commute to work in Ben Bolt is 22 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ben Bolt?
The unemployment rate in Ben Bolt is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ben Bolt?
17% of adults in Ben Bolt 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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