At a Glance
Median Income
$136,042
$53,425 per capita
Home Value
$293,900
Zillow: $378,806
Median Rent
$988/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,781/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Big Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Bend a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Bend residents earn a median household income of $136,042 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,425. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Bend is $293,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,806. Median rent is $988/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Big Bend reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,781/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Big Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Bend has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,311
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,042
Per Capita$53,425
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,900
Rent$988
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$378,806
Housing Units598
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,781/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary205/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation824 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Bend was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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