At a Glance
Median Income
$73,775
$34,280 per capita
Home Value
$269,200
Zillow: $338,517
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
13.9% smoking rate
How East Bernard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Bernard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Bernard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Bernard residents earn a median household income of $73,775 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,280. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,154 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Bernard is $269,200 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,517. Median rent is $1,140/month, with 36.4% 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 1978.
Education
23.2% of adults in East Bernard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Bernard has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,653
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,775
Per Capita$34,280
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$2,722M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,200
Rent$1,140
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$338,517
Housing Units945
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,245/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation121 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in East Bernard was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.