Living in Bynum, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bynum · Census data 2020–2024

Bynum has 236 residents with a median age of 19.7. The median household income is $83,750 (7% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $108,300, the median rent is $933/month.

Bynum is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bynum at a glance

Population
236
Median age
19.7State: 35.6
Median household income
$83,750State: $78,476
Median home value
$108,300State: $283,800
Median rent
$933/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
84%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
Average commute
31 min

Is Bynum a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Texas median; home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.

Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Bynum

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bynum the median home value is $108,300, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,866 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bynum$108,300
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Bynum$933
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Bynum median household income

The median household income in Bynum is $83,750 and the income per person is $23,216. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Bynum$83,750
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Bynum: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
65
Owner-occupied
84%
Renter-occupied
16%
Vacant
23.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
4.72

Bynum demographics

Population
236
Median age
19.7
Under 18
45.8%
65 and older
10.2%
Households
50
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White48.3%
Hispanic or Latino53.8%
Black29.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bynum ›

Education in Bynum

18.3% of adults 25 and older in Bynum have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bynum18.3%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bynum

Unemployment rate
4.9%State: 5.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 27 min
Work from home
3.7%
Drive alone
71.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
72%

Bynum vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bynum236$83,750$108,300$933
Hillsboro8,506$56,083$157,900$980
Abbott470$103,214$173,600—
Malone280$31,083$117,600$850
Carl's Corner298$81,250$93,800—
Mertens123$43,000$88,000$630
Penelope235$60,000——
Milford966$30,850$160,200$924
West2,576$61,875$182,900$1,002

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Living in Bynum: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bynum, TX?

The median household income in Bynum is $83,750, 7% 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 Bynum?

The median home value in Bynum is $108,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Bynum?

The median gross rent in Bynum is $933 per month, about 30% of household income.

Is Bynum, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Texas median; home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Bynum?

The median age in Bynum is 19.7 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Bynum?

The average commute to work in Bynum is 31 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bynum?

The unemployment rate in Bynum is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bynum?

18.3% of adults in Bynum 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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