Living in Fort Bliss, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Bliss · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Bliss has 11,460 residents with a median age of 21.8. The median household income is $57,111 (27% lower than the Texas median), the median rent is $1,654/month.
Fort Bliss at a glance
- Population
- 11,460
- Median age
- 21.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $57,111State: $78,476
- Median rent
- $1,654/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Fort Bliss a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fort Bliss
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Bliss the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Bliss median household income
The median household income in Fort Bliss is $57,111 and the income per person is $22,047. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Fort Bliss: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,459
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.80
Fort Bliss demographics
- Population
- 11,460
- Median age
- 21.8
- Under 18
- 36%
- 65 and older
- 0.2%
- Households
- 2,182
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 26.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Bliss ›
Education in Fort Bliss
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Fort Bliss have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Bliss
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 22.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Fort Bliss vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bliss | 11,460 | $57,111 | — | $1,654 |
| El Paso | 680,130 | $59,745 | $184,500 | $1,073 |
| Homestead Meadows North | 5,795 | $63,088 | $192,800 | $865 |
| Homestead Meadows South | 6,660 | $49,327 | $173,500 | $865 |
| Sunland Park | 17,463 | $62,814 | $215,200 | $920 |
| Sparks | 4,134 | $34,876 | $103,800 | $1,080 |
| Chaparral | 18,186 | $46,017 | $109,300 | $853 |
| Canutillo | 5,962 | $40,682 | $106,600 | $838 |
| Prado Verde | 474 | $250,001 | $423,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fort Bliss, TX?
The median household income in Fort Bliss is $57,111, 27% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Bliss?
The median gross rent in Fort Bliss is $1,654 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Fort Bliss, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Fort Bliss?
The median age in Fort Bliss is 21.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Fort Bliss?
The average commute to work in Fort Bliss is 14 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Bliss?
The unemployment rate in Fort Bliss is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Bliss?
33.4% of adults in Fort Bliss 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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