At a Glance
Median Income
$50,295
$34,268 per capita
Home Value
$132,000
Zillow: $185,686
Median Rent
$820/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
3,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bryan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bryan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bryan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bryan residents earn a median household income of $50,295 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,268. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bryan is $132,000 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,686. Median rent is $820/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Bryan reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,730/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Bryan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bryan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,664
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,604/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,295
Per Capita$34,268
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,000
Rent$820
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$185,686
Housing Units4,232
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property3,730/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,265/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation751 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Bryan was founded in 1840.
The median home in Bryan was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.