What are the schools like in Baird, TX?

Baird is served primarily by BAIRD ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Baird?

The median household income in Baird, TX is $49,402 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Baird, TX?

Baird has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Baird, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Baird, TX affordable or expensive?

Baird's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baird is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $71,800 and the median rent is $498 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Baird, TX?

Baird has a violent crime rate of 100.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 545.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baird, TX a Good Place to Live?

Baird is a small town of 1,735 in Texas, with a median household income of $49,402 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Baird stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Baird is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Baird city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.8

Baird's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baird costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Baird, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$71,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$498	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,402	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Baird's violent crime rate is 100.4 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

100.4 /100k

Property Crime

545.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Baird is served primarily by BAIRD ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Baird, TX	National Avg
School District	BAIRD ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baird sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 29.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Baird, TX
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	29.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Baird, TX	National Avg
Population	1,735	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Baird

Baird, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79504

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baird, TX affordable or expensive?

Baird's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Baird roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $71,800 and median rent is $498/month.

What is the crime rate in Baird, TX?

Baird's violent crime rate is 100.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 545.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baird?

Public schools in Baird are operated by BAIRD ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Baird, TX a good place to live?

Baird, TX has a population of 1,735, a median household income of $49,402, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Baird?

Baird averages 57.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.0 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Baird?

Baird, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79504.

What is the population of Baird?

The population of Baird, Texas is 1,735 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baird?

Key numbers for living in Baird: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $71,800, median household income $49,402, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baird side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.