At a Glance
Median Income
$146,339
$36,660 per capita
Home Value
$371,000
Zillow: $318,067
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
11.9% smoking rate
How Bushland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bushland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bushland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bushland residents earn a median household income of $146,339 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,660. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bushland is $371,000 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,067. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Education
28.5% of adults in Bushland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bushland has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,950
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,339
Per Capita$36,660
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$404M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$371,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$318,067
Housing Units931
Rent Burden38.5%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,694/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,825 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bushland was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.