What are the schools like in Bonham, TX?

Bonham is served primarily by BONHAM ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Bonham?

The median household income in Bonham, TX is $53,899 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Bonham, TX?

Bonham has an average high temperature of 52.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Bonham, TX affordable or expensive?

Bonham's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bonham is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,900 and the median rent is $1,027 per month.

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

Bonham has a violent crime rate of 99.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 689.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bonham, TX a Good Place to Live?

Bonham is a small city of 10,485 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,899 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Bonham stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Bonham 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: 93.2

Bonham's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bonham costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bonham, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,027	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,899	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bonham's violent crime rate is 99.7 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.7 /100k

Property Crime

689.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bonham is served primarily by BONHAM ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bonham, TX	National Avg
School District	BONHAM ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bonham sees average highs of 52.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bonham, TX
Average High — January	52.9°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bonham, TX	National Avg
Population	10,485	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bonham

Bonham, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75418

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonham, TX affordable or expensive?

Bonham's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bonham roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,900 and median rent is $1,027/month.

What is the crime rate in Bonham, TX?

Bonham's violent crime rate is 99.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 689.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bonham?

Public schools in Bonham are operated by BONHAM ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bonham, TX a good place to live?

Bonham, TX has a population of 10,485, a median household income of $53,899, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Bonham?

Bonham averages 52.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bonham?

Bonham, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75418.

What is the population of Bonham?

The population of Bonham, Texas is 10,485 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bonham?

Key numbers for living in Bonham: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $134,900, median household income $53,899, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bonham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.