Living in East Bernard, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Bernard · Census data 2020–2024
East Bernard has 3,053 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $97,961 (25% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $341,500, the median rent is $1,030/month.
East Bernard at a glance
- Population
- 3,053
- Median age
- 40.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $97,961State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $341,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,030/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is East Bernard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in East Bernard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Bernard the median home value is $341,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,197 a month in housing costs.
East Bernard median household income
The median household income in East Bernard is $97,961 and the income per person is $36,251. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in East Bernard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,083
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.01
East Bernard demographics
- Population
- 3,053
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 1,015
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Bernard ›
Education in East Bernard
29.4% of adults 25 and older in East Bernard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Bernard
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
East Bernard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bernard | 3,053 | $97,961 | $341,500 | $1,030 |
| Kendleton | 434 | $31,875 | $141,300 | $1,365 |
| Wallis | 1,701 | $43,102 | $157,200 | $744 |
| Orchard | 338 | $54,583 | $231,300 | $1,205 |
| Beasley | 999 | $75,152 | — | $1,215 |
| Simonton | 914 | $109,375 | $390,500 | — |
| Weston Lakes | 4,217 | $145,394 | $673,600 | — |
| Wharton | 8,724 | $58,212 | $149,400 | $1,051 |
| Rosenberg | 40,646 | $65,668 | $219,100 | $1,379 |
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What is the median household income in East Bernard, TX?
The median household income in East Bernard is $97,961, 25% 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 East Bernard?
The median home value in East Bernard is $341,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in East Bernard?
The median gross rent in East Bernard is $1,030 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is East Bernard, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in East Bernard?
The median age in East Bernard is 40.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in East Bernard?
The average commute to work in East Bernard is 34 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Bernard?
The unemployment rate in East Bernard is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Bernard?
29.4% of adults in East Bernard 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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