Cost of Living in Bishop, TX
Population 3,133 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Bishop a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $116,000. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Bishop is about 40 miles west of Corpus Christi, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than Corpus Christi's $197,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Bishop
The median home value in Bishop is $115,900 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $905/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,385/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 84.0°F and lows of 62.6°F. Overall, Bishop has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.
Bishop has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 69 | 73 | 78 | 84 | 89 | 94 | 96 | 97 | 92 | 86 | 78 | 71 |
| Low °F | 47 | 51 | 57 | 64 | 70 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 72 | 64 | 54 | 48 |
| Precip" | 1.16 | 1.17 | 1.77 | 1.78 | 3.50 | 3.18 | 1.37 | 2.30 | 4.75 | 2.91 | 1.43 | 1.69 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Bishop, TX?
Bishop has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.
What is average rent in Bishop, TX?
The median gross rent in Bishop is $905 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Bishop?
The median home value in Bishop is $115,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Bishop?
The median household income in Bishop is $58,385 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Bishop, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bishop is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Bishop, TX affordable?
Yes, Bishop is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Bishop?
Bishop has average high temperatures of 84.0°F and average lows of 62.6°F. Annual precipitation is 27". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Bishop at a Glance
- Population
- 3,133
- Median Income
- $58,385
- Home Value
- $115,900
- Median Rent
- $905/mo
- Unemployment
- 8.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 84.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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