At a Glance
Median Income
$56,797
$23,005 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $260,194
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.7% smoking rate
How Bardwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bardwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bardwell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bardwell residents earn a median household income of $56,797 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,005. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bardwell is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,194. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 24.8% 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 1986.
Education
9.7% of adults in Bardwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bardwell has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population786
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density2,535/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,797
Per Capita$23,005
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$1,269
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$260,194
Housing Units240
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation475 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bardwell was founded in 1892.
The median home in Bardwell was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.