At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$34,723 per capita
Home Value
$195,100
Zillow: $410,484
Median Rent
$1,343/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
225/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.4% smoking rate
How Bertram Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bertram's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bertram a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bertram residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,723. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,697 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bertram is $195,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,484. Median rent is $1,343/month, with 24.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bertram reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 225/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Bertram hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bertram has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,998
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,063/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$34,723
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,100
Rent$1,343
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$410,484
Housing Units719
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property225/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,269 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bertram was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.