Median Income
$66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$655
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.5%
164% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.0%
29% higher than US avg
How Bryson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population646
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty16.0%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$655
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units315
Rent Burden15.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Education
C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+32.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Bryson a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bryson receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Bryson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bryson is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bryson is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school.
Bryson has a population of 646 with a density of 467 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 53.1% |
| 32% below US avg |
| Spanish | 40.8% |
| 204% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.2% |
The median household income in Bryson is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,500 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.5% |
| 164% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
The median home value in Bryson is $170,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $655 (44% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $655 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.2% |
| Housing Units | 315 |
Property Tax