At a Glance
Median Income
$58,385
$27,707 per capita
Home Value
$115,900
Zillow: $133,970
Median Rent
$905/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Bishop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bishop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bishop a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bishop residents earn a median household income of $58,385 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,707. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 631 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bishop is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,970. Median rent is $905/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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Bishop reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,629/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Bishop hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bishop has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,133
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,385
Per Capita$27,707
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,900
Rent$905
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$133,970
Housing Units1,476
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,629/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary391/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,643/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bishop was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Alice International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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