Blue Mound, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Blue Mound is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,372. Residents earn $64,665 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,372 Population 4,651/sq mi density
$64,665 Median Income $27,140 per capita
$184,100 Home Value $215,269 Zillow
$1,429 Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
40 Violent Crime/100K 685 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,665 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, $1,429/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K (89% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,665
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $184,100
35% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 40/100K
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,429
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Blue Mound Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,372
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,651/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 55%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,665
Per Capita$27,140
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$178,003M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$1,429
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$215,269

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property685/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary121/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation666 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+71.7%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Libraries47

Is Blue Mound a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blue Mound receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Blue Mound offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blue Mound is $64,665, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blue Mound is $184,100, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,429 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Blue Mound is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 685 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Blue Mound enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Blue Mound has a population of 2,372 with a density of 4,651 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (54.6%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

2,372
Total Population
4,651
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Mound vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only59.4%
24% below US avg
Spanish40.6%
203% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Blue Mound vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blue Mound is $64,665, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Blue Mound vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,665
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,140
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
IRS Avg AGI$91,104

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)50,573
County GDP$178,003M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,656
Healthcare5,993
Retail6,287
Manufacturing1,588

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,373
196% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Blue Mound is $184,100, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,429 (23% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $215,269.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$184,100
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$215,269
Median List Price$185,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$185,000
$/Sq Ft$109
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio93.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,429
23% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,373
196% above US avg
Effective Rate5.63%
In Blue Mound, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blue Mound vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma9.1%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.6%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death7,833/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access94.3%
Healthcare Facilities5,993
Blue Mound has a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents, 89% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 685 per 100,000 (65% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Blue Mound vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent40.3/100K
89% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault40.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property685.5/100K
65% below US avg
Burglary121.0/100K
Theft362.9/100K
Vehicle Theft201.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)202

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Blue Mound has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density4,651/sq mi
Coordinates32.8543°N, 97.3384°W
County FIPS48439
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.7%

Winner: Republican by 5.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+71.7%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,651/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries47
Healthcare Facilities5,993
Restaurants4,656
Retail Stores6,287

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)202
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Work from Home9.1%

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