At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$26,972 per capita
Home Value
$110,400
Zillow: $366,765
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
58.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Bailey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bailey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bailey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bailey residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,972. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 635 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bailey is $110,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,765. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
4.1% of adults in Bailey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
58.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bailey has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population190
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,972
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,400
Rent$1,354
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$366,765
Housing Units112
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,352/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation719 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+58.5%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute41 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Bailey was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.