Bynum is a small town of 246 in Texas, with a median household income of $51,000
and a 10.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bynum stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bynum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bynum 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: 90.1
Bynum's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bynum costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bynum, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bynum's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
196.5 /100k
Property Crime
1192.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bynum is served primarily by BYNUM ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bynum, TX
National Avg
School District
BYNUM ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bynum sees average highs of 59.0°F in January
and 96.0°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Bynum's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bynum roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,100 and median rent is $850/month.
Bynum's violent crime rate is 196.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bynum are operated by BYNUM ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bynum, TX has a population of 246, a median household income of $51,000, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%.
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.
Bynum averages 59.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bynum, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76631.
The population of Bynum, Texas is 246 with a median age of 25.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bynum: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,100, median household income $51,000, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bynum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.