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Bryson is a small town of 759 in Texas, with a median household income of $70,563
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bryson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bryson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bryson 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: 90.5
Bryson's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bryson costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bryson, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$959
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bryson's violent crime rate is 145.5 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
145.5 /100k
Property Crime
458.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bryson is served primarily by BRYSON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bryson, TX
National Avg
School District
BRYSON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bryson sees average highs of 57.4°F in January
and 97.7°F in July,
with 30.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Bryson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bryson roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,300 and median rent is $959/month.
Bryson's violent crime rate is 145.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 458.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bryson are operated by BRYSON ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bryson, TX has a population of 759, a median household income of $70,563, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Bryson averages 57.4°F in January and 97.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bryson, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76427.
The population of Bryson, Texas is 759 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bryson: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $86,300, median household income $70,563, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bryson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
