Cost of Living in Bullard, TX

Population 4,080 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bullard is a smaller Texas community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $108,304 and housing costs ($290,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Bullard sits roughly 12 miles south of Tyler. Median home values run roughly 34% higher than Tyler's $216,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 95
Rent 116

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bullard

The median home value in Bullard is $290,300 — 5% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,525/month, 16% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,304/year is 45% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 77.0°F and lows of 56.2°F. Overall, Bullard has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$290,300
5% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$289,634
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,525/mo
16% above avg
Zillow Rent
$193,750/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 78.2%
Renter-occupied 21.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,525
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,139/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.2 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.1%
Carpooled
6.0%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
7.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$108,304
45% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,044
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
59% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.5%
Graduate degree 12.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.4
Male median age 33.1
Female median age 32

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.0°F
Avg Low
56.2°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 586270778390949589796859
Low °F 374148556471747467574739
Precip" 3.393.683.723.484.074.382.102.613.074.313.264.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bullard, TX?

Bullard has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bullard, TX?

The median gross rent in Bullard is $1,525 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bullard?

The median home value in Bullard is $290,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bullard?

The median household income in Bullard is $108,304 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bullard, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bullard is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Bullard, TX affordable?

Bullard is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Bullard?

Bullard has average high temperatures of 77.0°F and average lows of 56.2°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bullard at a Glance

Population
4,080
Median Income
$108,304
Home Value
$290,300
Median Rent
$1,525/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg High Temp
77.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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