Bronte is a small town of 989 in Texas, with a median household income of $44,732
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bronte stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bronte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bronte 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: 90.9
Bronte's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bronte costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bronte, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$840
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,732
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bronte's violent crime rate is 29.5 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
29.5 /100k
Property Crime
4546.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bronte is served primarily by BRONTE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bronte, TX
National Avg
School District
BRONTE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bronte sees average highs of 58.6°F in January
and 95.0°F in July,
with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Bronte's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bronte roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,600 and median rent is $840/month.
Bronte's violent crime rate is 29.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4546.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bronte are operated by BRONTE ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bronte, TX has a population of 989, a median household income of $44,732, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Bronte averages 58.6°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bronte, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76933.
The population of Bronte, Texas is 989 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bronte: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $115,600, median household income $44,732, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bronte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
