At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$23,807 per capita
Home Value
$129,000
Zillow: $135,709
Median Rent
$889/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.7% smoking rate
How Bronte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bronte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bronte a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bronte residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,807. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bronte is $129,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,709. Median rent is $889/month, with 19.0% 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 1970.
Education
14.2% of adults in Bronte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bronte has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,098
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$23,807
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$294M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,422
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,000
Rent$889
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$135,709
Housing Units480
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,797 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bronte was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.