Living in Bryson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bryson · Census data 2020–2024
Bryson has 659 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $75,779 (3% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $58,400, the median rent is $1,098/month.
Bryson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bryson at a glance
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 42.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $75,779State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $58,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,098/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 43.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Bryson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bryson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bryson the median home value is $58,400, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,591 a month in housing costs.
Bryson median household income
The median household income in Bryson is $75,779 and the income per person is $30,694. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Bryson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 304
- Owner-occupied
- 43.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.6%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.49
Bryson demographics
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 265
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bryson ›
Education in Bryson
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Bryson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bryson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Bryson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson | 659 | $75,779 | $58,400 | $1,098 |
| Graham | 8,792 | $63,587 | $183,800 | $967 |
| Jacksboro | 4,334 | $55,040 | $259,700 | $760 |
| Graford | 654 | $60,938 | $127,500 | $950 |
| Newcastle | 716 | $58,333 | $49,400 | $586 |
| Perrin | 249 | $67,569 | — | $992 |
| Olney | 3,015 | $36,250 | $95,100 | $439 |
| Palo Pinto | 208 | $50,278 | $161,200 | — |
| Windthorst | 537 | $65,179 | $206,300 | $1,031 |
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What is the median household income in Bryson, TX?
The median household income in Bryson is $75,779, 3% 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 Bryson?
The median home value in Bryson is $58,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Bryson?
The median gross rent in Bryson is $1,098 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Bryson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Bryson?
The median age in Bryson is 42.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Bryson?
The average commute to work in Bryson is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bryson?
The unemployment rate in Bryson is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bryson?
11.8% of adults in Bryson 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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