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Bushland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Oldham County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,950 Population 493/sq mi density
$146,339 Median Income $36,660 per capita
$371,000 Home Value $318,067 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
680 Violent Crime/100K 4,725 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$146,339 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$371,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
680 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bushland, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,339
95% above
$36,660 per capita
Home Value
$371,000
32% above
Zillow: $318,067
Violent Crime
680/100K
79% above
4,725/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
15% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
195%
Home Value
132%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
179%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bushland 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

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 1.5% (58% 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.

Safety & Crime

Bushland reports 680 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,725/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,950
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$146,339
Per Capita$36,660
Unemployment1.5%
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%

Crime

F
Violent680/100K
Property4,725/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,694/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.