At a Glance
Median Income
$72,781
$24,937 per capita
Home Value
$114,600
Zillow: $206,717
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.2% smoking rate
How Bryson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bryson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bryson 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
Bryson residents earn a median household income of $72,781 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,937. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bryson is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,717. Median rent is $1,112/month, with 18.4% 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 1982.
Education
19.4% of adults in Bryson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bryson has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population851
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,781
Per Capita$24,937
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$1,112
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$206,717
Housing Units327
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,311 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bryson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.