C-

Bedias, TX

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Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 3,426 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Bedias, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,426 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $58,229, median home value of $195,200, median rent of $1,285 per month, and 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,067 per month (studio $830, 1BR $853, 3BR $1,287, 4BR $1,570). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,008 per year, consuming 14% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Bedias, TX include rent. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 2.1% and poverty 29.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$58,229
Median household income
Education F
22.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.4x
Home value $195,200 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B+
$1,067/mo
2BR fair market rent (22% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C
$8,008/yr
Center-based infant care (14% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$58,229
▼ 6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$29,743
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Poverty Rate
29.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$195,200
▼ 29% vs national
Median Rent
$1,285/mo
Owner Occupied
90.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,067/mo
▼ 11% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$830
1BR
$853
2BR
$1,067
3BR
$1,287
4BR
$1,570

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
▼ 7 ppt vs national
High School+
60.6%
Median Age
40.6
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,008/yr
14% of income
Toddler (Center)
$7,540/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,332/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,968/yr

What This Means

Bedias, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,426. This area performs well in rent. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Bedias, TX affordable?
Bedias, TX receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $58,229. Median home value is $195,200.
What is the cost of living in Bedias?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,285/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,067/mo. Infant childcare $8,008/yr. Median home value $195,200.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →